Ancient History Quiz for IAS Exam: Jainism and Buddhism

Ancient India

Jainism and Buddhism UPSC Civil Service Questions

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1. In the post-vedic times, numerous religious sects arose in the middle Gangetic basin in the sixth century B.C.  Jainism and Buddhism were the most important.  Consider the following statement regarding the causes of the origin of Jainsm and Buddhism:

I. The Brahmans demanded several privileges in the society, including those of receiving gifts and exemption from taxation and punishments.
II. The Vaisyas were engaged in agriculture, cattle- rearing and trade and also the principal taxpayers in the society.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II

2. Which of the following languages were patronised by the Jainas to preach their doctrines?
a. Prakrit
b. Sanskrit
c. Dravidian
d. Pali

3. In the post- Vedic period which of the following varnas strongly reacted against the domination of Brahmana's?
a. Shudra
b. Kshatriya
c. Rulers of that time
d. Vaisyas

4. Which of the following statements is correct regarding Vardhamana Mahavira?
a. Vardhamana Mahavira was born in 540 B.C in a village near Vaishali, which is identical with Basarh in the district of Vaishali m north Bihar.

b. His father was the head of a famous kshatriya clan, and his mother a Lichchhavi princess.

c. He propagated his religion for 80 years, and his mission took him to Kosala, Magadha, Mithila, champa, Nepal etc.

d. He passed away at the age of 72 in 486 B. C at a place called Pavapun near modern Rajgir.

5.  The story of wealth shudra, based on a Buddhist text in Pali known as the Majjhima Nikaya, is part of a dialogue between a king named Avantiputta and one of the disciples of the Buddha named:
a. Kachchana
b. Ananda
c. Subhuti
d. Anuruddha