Buddhism MCQ Questions and Answers

Buddhism MCQ Questions and Answers (based on previous-year questions) focuses on all topics of Buddhism ancient Indian history, covering 80 questions. You should practice these MCQs for 30 minutes daily for 1-2 months. This way of systematic learning will prepare you easily for UPSC, SSC, C-TET, State PSC Bank PO, Clerk, and various competitive exams conducted by the Central government or State Govt.

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65. In Buddhist text Dharmachakra Parvartana is known as

[A] His (Buddha) sight

[B] First Sermon at Sarnath

[C] His religious norms

[D] Buddha rituals

Correct Answer is: [B] First Sermon at Sarnath

66. Dharmachakrapravartana was performed at

[A] Sanchi

[B] Shravasti

[C] Sarnath

[D] Vaishali

Correct Answer is: [C] Sarnath

67. Gautam Buddha gave the maximum sermons at which place?

[A] Vaishali

[B] Shravasti

[C] Kaushambi

[D] Rajgriha

Correct Answer is: [B] Shravasti

68. Buddha had visited Kaushambi during the reign of

[A] Satanika

[B] Udayana

[C] Bodhi

[D] Nicakshu

Correct Answer is: [B] Udayana

69. First Buddhist Conference after the death of Buddha was presided over by

[A] Mahakashyapa

[B] Dharmasen

[C] Ajatashatru

[D] Nagasen

Correct Answer is: [A] Mahakashyapa

70. Who among the following conducted the first Buddhist Council?

[A] Ananda

[B] Mahakassapa

[C] Moggaliputta Tissa

[D] Upali

Correct Answer is: [B] Mahakassapa

71. Saptaparni Cave is situated in

[A] Sanchi

[B] Nalanda

[C] Rajgriha

[D] Pawapuri

Correct Answer is: [C] Rajgriha

72. Who among the following presided over the Buddhist Council held during the reign of Kanishka at Kashmir?

[A] Parsva

[B] Nagarjuna

[C] Sudraka

[D] Vasumitra

Correct Answer is: [D] Vasumitra

73. Mahayana sect and Buddhism emerged during the reign of

[A] Ajatashatru

[B] Ashoka

[C] Dharmapala

[D] Kanishka

Correct Answer is: [D] Kanishka

74. A Buddhist Council during the reign of Kanishka was held at

[A] Magadha

[B] Pataliputra

[C] Kashmir

[D] Rajgriha

Correct Answer is: [C] Kashmir

75. The Fourth Buddhist Council which was held in Kashmir during the reign of which king?

[A] Ashoka

[B] Kalasoka

[C] Kanishka

[D] Ajatashatru

Correct Answer is: [C] Kanishka

76. The entry of women as a Bhikshuni into the Buddhist Sangha was allowed by Gautam Buddha at

[A] Shravasti

[B] Vaishali

[C] Rajgriha

[D] Kushinagar

Correct Answer is: [B] Vaishali

77. What is Tripitaka?

[A] Three monkeys of Gandhiji

[B] Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh

[C] Triratnas of Mahavira

[D] Collection of the preachings of Buddha

Correct Answer is: [D] Collection of the preachings of Buddha

78. Tripitaka texts are related to which religion?

[A] Vedic religion

[B] Buddhism

[C] Jainism

[D] Shaivism

Correct Answer is: [B] Buddhism

79. Name the Mudra which is represented by the Gandharan Buddha image of Sarnath first sermon.

[A] Abhaya

[B] Dhyana

[C] Dharm Chakra

[D] Bhumisparsha

Correct Answer is: [C] Dharm Chakra

80. The standing statue of Gautam Buddha was built in which period?

[A] Gupta Period

[B] Kushana Period

[C] Maurya Period

[D] Guptotar Period

Correct Answer is: [B] Kushana Period

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Overview of the Buddhism MCQ Questions and Answers (Multiple-Choice-Questions)
1. The set has 80 questions and answers: "Buddhism," "Ancient History on Buddhism Questions and Answers," and "Buddhism mock test."
2. Developed for competitive exams such as the CTET, UPSC, SSC, Railway, Banking, and several tests conducted by state and Central governments.
3. Beneficial for students enrolled in various Indian education boards such as SEBA, CBSE, and others.
4. The suggested study approach is focusing 30 minutes a day on Buddhism multiple-choice questions.
5. Recommended books for reference.
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Ancient History on Buddhism Best Books:

• India’s Ancient Past by R.S. Sharma published by Oxford University Press.

• A History of Ancient & Early Medieval India by Upinder Singh.

• History of Medieval India (800–1700 AD) by Satish Chandra published by Orient Longman.

• History of Modern India by Bipin Chandra.

• India's Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra & Others.

• India After Independence (1947 - 2000) by Bipin Chandra & Others.

• From Plassey To Partition And After by Sekhar Bandyopadhyay.

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