Vedic Age, Buddhism & Jainism

Q1.The oldest Veda is:

A. Sama Veda B. Yajur Veda C. Rig Veda D. Atharva Veda

Q2.The Gayatri Mantra is found in:

A. Sama Veda B. Rig Veda C. Yajur Veda D. Atharva Veda

Q3.Buddha was born at:

A. Bodh Gaya B. Sarnath C. Lumbini D. Kushinagar

Q4.Buddha's first sermon was at:

A. Lumbini B. Bodh Gaya C. Sarnath D. Rajagriha

Q5.The first Tirthankara of Jainism was:

A. Mahavira B. Parsvanatha C. Rishabhadeva D. Neminatha

Q6.The two sects of Jainism are:

A. Hinayana and Mahayana B. Digambara and Svetambara C. Theravada and Vajrayana D. Shaiva and Vaishnava

Q7.The Upanishads deal with:

A. Rituals B. Philosophy C. Music D. Grammar

Q8.How many Tirthankaras are there in Jainism?

A. 12 B. 18 C. 24 D. 108

Q9.Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana (death) at:

A. Lumbini B. Sarnath C. Bodh Gaya D. Kushinagar

Q10.The Four Noble Truths are central to:

A. Hinduism B. Buddhism C. Jainism D. Sikhism

Q11.The Varna system became rigid during:

A. Rig Vedic period B. Later Vedic period C. Mauryan period D. Gupta period

Q12.The Fourth Buddhist Council was held during the reign of:

A. Ashoka B. Kanishka C. Harsha D. Chandragupta II

Q13.Mahavira died at:

A. Vaishali B. Pavapuri C. Rajagriha D. Pataliputra

Q14.The ancient university of Takshashila was in:

A. Bihar B. UP C. Gandhara (NW India/Pakistan) D. Tamil Nadu

Q15.Sangam literature belongs to:

A. North India B. Central India C. South India (Tamil) D. East India

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