Religious Movements — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements about the Ajivika sect is correct?

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism. 2. Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism. 3. The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas fostered the growth of Mahayana Buddhism. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following is NOT one of the 'Three Jewels' (Triratna) of Jainism?

Consider the following pairs: 1. Sanchi Stupa: Aniconic representation of Buddha 2. Gandhara School: Hellenistic influence on Buddha images 3. Amaravati School: Use of white marble and narrative panels Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Which of the following factors contributed to the rise of new religious movements in 6th century BCE India? 1. Growth of urban centers and trade 2. Increasing complexity and cost of Vedic rituals 3. Emergence of a powerful merchant class 4. Intellectual ferment questioning existing beliefs

The term 'Anekantavada' is associated with which of the following religious philosophies?

Which Buddhist council was patronized by Emperor Kanishka and led to the formal division between Hinayana and Mahayana?

Consider the following statements regarding the decline of Buddhism in India: 1. The resurgence of Puranic Hinduism and the Bhakti movement played a significant role. 2. Destruction of Buddhist monasteries by foreign invaders contributed to its decline. 3. Loss of royal patronage after the Mauryan and Gupta periods weakened the Sangha. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Charvaka philosophy?

The term 'Tirthankara' is associated with:

Which of the following statements correctly describes the 'Middle Path' in Buddhism?

The concept of 'Sunyata' (emptiness) is primarily associated with which school of Buddhism?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Noble Eightfold Path?

The 'Mahabhinishkraman' in Buddhist tradition refers to:

Which of the following Tirthankaras is believed to have lived before Vardhamana Mahavira and is associated with four vows?

The rock-cut caves of Barabar and Nagarjuni, dedicated to Ajivika ascetics, were primarily patronized by:

Which of the following statements about the early Vedic religion is INCORRECT?

Consider the following statements regarding the Mahayana school of Buddhism: 1. It emphasizes the Bodhisattva ideal. 2. It views Buddha as a human teacher, not a divine being. 3. It primarily uses the Pali Canon for its scriptures. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The term 'Nirgranthas' was used to refer to the followers of:

Which of the following literary works is attributed to Ashvaghosha?

The concept of 'Anatta' (non-self) is a core doctrine of:

Which of the following sites is NOT primarily associated with Buddhist architecture?

The concept of 'Syadvada' is a logical extension of which Jain doctrine?

Which of the following is a common feature shared by both Buddhism and Jainism?

The 'Dharmachakrapravartana' refers to:

Which of the following is a reason for the appeal of Buddhism and Jainism to the merchant class (Vaishyas) in ancient India?