1
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 Mahayana Buddhism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
2
With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs:
1. Parivrajaka � Renunciant and Wanderer
2. Shramana � Priest with a high status
3. Upasaka � Lay follower of Buddhism
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
3
With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts:
1. Nettipakarana
2. Parishishtaparvan
3. Avadanashataka
4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana
Which of the above are Jaina texts?
4
With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements :
1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin.
2. Stupa was generally a repository of relics.
3. Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
5
In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?
6
Consid.er the following pairs :
Site : Well known for
1. Besnagar : Shaivite cave shrine
2. Bhaja : Buddhist cave shrine
3. Sittanavasal : Jain cave shrine
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
7
With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs:
Sl.No. Historical person : Known as
1. Aryadeva : Jaina scholar
2. Dignaga : Buddhist scholar
3. Nathamuni : Vaishnava scholar
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
8
"Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and� many other natural objects not looked 'on as living by other religious sects."
The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?
9
With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term 'paramitas'?
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