Q69. 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?

With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of which of the following?

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism. 2. Lokottaravadin sect was a

In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs: | Term | Description | | :--- | :--- | | 1. Eripatti | Land revenue which was set apart f

With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term Paramitas?

With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets? 1. Nayaputta 2. Shakyamuni 3. Tathagata Select the corre

With reference to the scholars/literatures of ancient India, consider the following statements: 1. Panini is associated with Pushyamitra Shunga. 2. Amarasimha i

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to the Hinayana sect of Buddhism.

With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: 1. Aurang - In-charge of treasury of the State 2. Banian - Indian agent of the East India

With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs: | Historical person | Known as | |---|---| | 1. Aryadeva | Jaina scholar | | 2. Dignaga | Buddh

Consider the following statements: 1. Vardhaman Mahavira’s mother was the daughter of Lichchhavi chief Chetaka 2. Gautama Buddha’s mother was a princess from th

With reference to the history of Ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism? 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and

With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts: 1. Nettipakarana 2. Parishishta Parvan 3. Avadanasataka 4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana Which o

Consider the following statements : 1. There are no parables in Upanishads. 2. Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas. Which of the statements given

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? 1. Mrichchakatikam- Shudraka 2. Buddhacharita- Vasuvandhu 3. Mudrarakshasa- Vishakadatta 4. Harshacharita- B

With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs: | Famous Shrine | Location | | :--- | :--- | | 1. Tabo monast

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

Consider the following statements: 1. Deification of the Buddha 2. Trading the path of Bodhisattvas 3. Image worship and rituals Which of the above is/are the f

With reference to ancient Jainism, which one of the following statements is correct? (a) Jainism was spread in South India under the leadership of Sthalabahu. (

With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: | S.No. | Famous Place | Present State | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1. | Bhilsa: | Madhya P

According to Kautilya’s Arthashastra, which of the following are correct? 1. A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment. 2. If a female slav

Consider the following pairs: | Site | Well known for | | :--- | :--- | | 1. Besnagar | Shaivite cave shrine | | 2. Bhaja | Buddhist cave shrine | | 3. Sittana

With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practices? 1. Meditation and control of

With reference to the history of Indian Rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements: 1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves

With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs: | S.No | Famous Shrine | Location | | :--- | :--- | :--- | |

In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?

“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

Which reference to the religious practices in India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs to

Which reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism. 2. Sarvas

Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct answer usin

Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two? (a) Vihara is a place o

Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism? (a) The extinction of the flame of desire (b) The complete annihilation