General Knowledge Online Quiz Questions and Answers - 2

Question: 6

Which one of the following is NOT common in Buddhism and Jainism?

(A) Rejection of rituals

(B) Self-mortification

(C) Indifference to Vedas

(D) Non-violence (Ahimsa)

Ans: C

Indifference to Vedas

Question: 7

In Buddhism, what does Patimokkha stand for?

(A) The rules of the Sangha

(B) The questions of king Menander

(C) A description of Hinayana Buddhism

(D) A description of Mahayana Buddhism

Ans: A

The rules of the Sangha

Question: 8

Mahamastakabhisheka, a great religious event, is associated with and done for whom of the following?

(A) Nataraja

(B) Mahavira

(C) Buddha

(D) Bahubali

Ans: D

Bahubali

Question: 9

Where did Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon, known as Dharma Chakra Pravartan (i.l., Turning of the wheel of the law)?

(A) Bodh Gaya

(B) Sravasti

(C) Sarnath

(D) Sanchi

Ans: C

Sarnath

Question: 10

The Vikramshila Mahavihara, a great centre of education, was founded by

(A) Dharmapala

(B) Gopala

(C) Harsha

(D) Baladitya

Ans: A

Dharmapala

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