Indian History Questions Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Where did the Buddha attain enlightenment?
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Answer : 2. "Bodh Gaya"
Explanation :
Buddha attained enlightenment in Bodhgaya.
Q: The ancient university of India was established at –
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Answer : 3. "Nalanda "
Explanation :
In India, Nalanda university was established in 5th century by KumarGupta first (415-455 AD). The famous chinese Traveller Hsuan Tsang lived there and studied for 18 months. At that time ‘Sheel Bhadra Yajee’ was the chancellor of Nalanda university. The famous scholars of this university were ‘Chandragomina’ ‘Shantirakshit’ and Kashmiri monk ‘Padmasambhava’
Q: In Buddhism, ‘Bull’ is related to what incident of Buddha’s life?
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Answer : 1. "Birth "
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In Buddhism, Lotus and Bull is related to Birth, Horse is related to Mahabhiniskramana, Banyan tree is related to Nirvna (enlightenment) and Stupa is related to Death.
Q: Which one of the followings was the last Buddhist text produced In India?
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Answer : 4. "Vamsathapakasini"
Explanation :
Vamsathapakasini is among the last Buddist text produced in India. It gives us information about the origin of the Mauryas. It was composed in 10th century.
Q: Which language was mostly used for the propagation of Buddhism ?
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Answer : 3. "Pali "
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Early Buddhist Texts were composed in Pali language. At that time, Pali was the language of general people. Later, Buddist Texts were written in Sanskrit also.
Q: In which language were the ‘Early Buddist Texts’ composed?
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Answer : 2. "Pali"
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Early Buddhist Texts were composed in Pali language. At that time, Pali was the language of general people. Later, Buddist Texts were written in Sanskrit also.
Q: Which of the followings are beliefs of Buddhism?
1. The world is full of sorrows
2. People suffer on account of desires.
3. If desires are conquered, nirvana will be attained
4. The existence of God and soul must be recognised.
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Answer : 3. "1, 2 and 3 "
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Expl:– Buddhism believes in atheism. According to it, the world is Full of sorrows, People suffer on account of desires. If desires are conquered, Nirvana will be attained.
Q: Buddha gave his first religious message at–
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Answer : 4. "Sarnath"
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Buddha gave his first religious message at Sarnath. Buddha taught the Dharma in Pali Language and the first Sermon of Buddha called as “Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta.”

