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What was the primary language used by Buddha to preach his teachings?
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Sanskrit
B.
Pali
C.
Prakrit
D.
Ardhamagadhi
Question No. 2
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The concept of the 'Middle Path' (Madhyama Pratipada) is a fundamental principle of which religion?
A.
Jainism
B.
Buddhism
C.
Ajivika
D.
Bhagwatism
Question No. 3
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Who was the 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism?
A.
Rishabhanatha
B.
Mahavira
C.
Parshvanatha
D.
Ajitanatha
Question No. 4
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The 'Four Noble Truths' are a cornerstone of which religious philosophy?
A.
Charvaka
B.
Jainism
C.
Buddhism
D.
Islam
Question No. 5
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What is the Jain doctrine of 'Anekantavada'?
A.
The principle of non-violence
B.
The idea that truth and reality are perceived differently from diverse points of view
C.
The path of self-purification
D.
The belief in a single, supreme creator
Question No. 6
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The First Buddhist Council was held at Rajagriha under the patronage of which king?
A.
Ashoka
B.
Kanishka
C.
Ajatashatru
D.
Chandragupta Maurya
Question No. 7
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Which of the following is NOT one of the 'Three Jewels' (Triratna) of Jainism?
A.
Right Faith (Samyak Darshana)
B.
Right Conduct (Samyak Charitra)
C.
Right Livelihood (Samyak Ajiva)
D.
Right Knowledge (Samyak Jnana)
Question No. 8
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The founder of the Ajivika sect, a heterodox school of Indian philosophy, was:
A.
Patanjali
B.
Gautama Buddha
C.
Makkhali Gosala
D.
Charvaka
Question No. 9
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In which language were the original Jain Agamas (canonical texts) written?
A.
Pali
B.
Sanskrit
C.
Tamil
D.
Ardhamagadhi Prakrit
Question No. 10
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The concept of 'Niyativada' (fatalism or determinism) is a central tenet of which sect?
A.
Buddhism
B.
Charvaka
C.
Jainism
D.
Ajivika
Question No. 11
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Which event in the life of the Buddha is symbolized by a wheel (Dharma Chakra)?
A.
His birth
B.
His first sermon
C.
His enlightenment
D.
His death (parinirvana)
Question No. 12
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The Jain community is divided into two major sects: Svetambara and Digambara. What is the primary difference between them?
A.
Their place of worship
B.
Their belief in Tirthankaras
C.
The practice of wearing clothes
D.
The language of their scriptures
Question No. 13
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The term 'Bhagwatism' primarily refers to the worship of which deity?
A.
Shiva
B.
Brahma
C.
Vishnu or his avatars
D.
Ganesha
Question No. 14
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What is the literal meaning of the word 'Jina' from which Jainism derives its name?
A.
The Ascetic
B.
The Enlightened One
C.
The Conqueror
D.
The Teacher
Question No. 15
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The Second Buddhist Council was held at Vaishali to discuss matters related to:
A.
The compilation of the Tripitaka
B.
Disputes over monastic discipline (Vinaya)
C.
The spread of Buddhism outside India
D.
The creation of Buddha idols
Question No. 16
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The Charvaka school of philosophy, also known as Lokayata, was primarily:
A.
Idealistic
B.
Spiritualistic
C.
Materialistic
D.
Atheistic but ethical
Question No. 17
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In the context of early Islam in India, who led the first Arab military expedition to Sindh in 712 CE?
A.
Mahmud of Ghazni
B.
Muhammad Ghori
C.
Muhammad bin Qasim
D.
Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Question No. 18
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The concept of 'Shunyata' or 'Emptiness' is a key doctrine in which branch of Buddhism?
A.
Theravada
B.
Hinayana
C.
Mahayana
D.
Vajrayana
Question No. 19
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According to Jain tradition, who was the first Tirthankara?
A.
Mahavira
B.
Parshvanatha
C.
Neminatha
D.
Rishabhanatha (Adinatha)
Question No. 20
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The Jataka Tales are a collection of stories concerning:
A.
The lives of Jain Tirthankaras
B.
The previous births of the Buddha
C.
Hindu mythological legends
D.
The philosophical debates of the Upanishads
Question No. 21
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Which ancient Indian text provides detailed information about the early history of Bhagwatism?
A.
Manu Smriti
B.
Arthashastra
C.
Bhagavad Gita
D.
Rigveda
Question No. 22
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The practice of 'Sallekhana' (or Santhara), a voluntary fast unto death for spiritual purification, is associated with which religion?
A.
Buddhism
B.
Jainism
C.
Ajivika
D.
Hinduism
Question No. 23
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The Third Buddhist Council was held at Pataliputra under the patronage of which ruler?
A.
Chandragupta Maurya
B.
Ashoka
C.
Kanishka
D.
Harshavardhana
Question No. 24
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The concept of Syadvada in Jainism, the theory of conditional predication, is also known as:
A.
Niyativada
B.
Anekantavada
C.
Saptabhangi Naya
D.
Ahimsa
Question No. 25
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What does the term 'Hijra' signify in the Islamic calendar?
A.
The birth of Prophet Muhammad
B.
The Prophet's migration from Mecca to Medina
C.
The first revelation received by the Prophet
D.
The month of fasting
Question No. 26
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Which of the following is considered a 'heterodox' (nastika) school of Indian philosophy because it rejects the authority of the Vedas?
A.
Nyaya
B.
Vaisheshika
C.
Yoga
D.
Buddhism
Question No. 27
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The 'Ashtangika Marga' or the Eightfold Path is the practical guide to end suffering in which religion?
A.
Jainism
B.
Hinduism
C.
Buddhism
D.
Sikhism
Question No. 28
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The devotional movement that emphasized a personal relationship with Vishnu through 'bhakti' is known as:
A.
Shaivism
B.
Shaktism
C.
Vaishnavism
D.
Smartism
Question No. 29
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In Buddhist terminology, what does 'Nirvana' refer to?
A.
The cycle of rebirth
B.
The ultimate goal, signifying the extinction of suffering and desire
C.
A heavenly realm
D.
A state of deep meditation
Question No. 30
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The sacred book 'Kalpa Sutra' is associated with which religion?
A.
Buddhism
B.
Hinduism
C.
Sikhism
D.
Jainism
Question No. 31
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Who was Alara Kalama?
A.
A king who patronized Buddhism
B.
A teacher of the Buddha
C.
A chief disciple of Mahavira
D.
A Kushan ruler who converted to Buddhism
Question No. 32
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Which Islamic pillar of faith involves the ritual prayer performed five times a day?
A.
Shahada
B.
Salat
C.
Zakat
D.
Hajj
Question No. 33
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The rise of new religious sects like Buddhism and Jainism in the 6th century BCE was largely a reaction against:
A.
The political instability of the Mahajanapadas
B.
The dominance and ritualism of Brahmanism
C.
The influence of foreign invasions
D.
Economic decline and famine
Question No. 34
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The Dashavatara concept, referring to the ten primary incarnations of a deity, is central to:
A.
Shaivism
B.
Shaktism
C.
Vaishnavism
D.
The Ajivika sect
Question No. 35
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The Fourth Buddhist Council, held in Kashmir, is associated with which branch of Buddhism?
A.
Theravada
B.
Mahayana
C.
Vajrayana
D.
Zen
Question No. 36
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What is the Jain concept of 'Ahimsa'?
A.
Non-possession
B.
Non-stealing
C.
Non-violence in thought, word, and deed
D.
Celibacy
Question No. 37
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The Chach Nama is a historical source that chronicles the:
A.
Reign of Emperor Ashoka
B.
Gupta dynasty's achievements
C.
Arab conquest of Sindh
D.
Life of Alexander the Great
Question No. 38
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What are 'stupas' in the context of Buddhism?
A.
Monasteries where monks reside
B.
Halls for congregational worship
C.
Mound-like structures containing Buddhist relics
D.
Educational institutions for Buddhist philosophy
Question No. 39
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Which Tirthankara is believed by Svetambara Jains to have been a woman?
A.
Rishabhanatha
B.
Neminatha
C.
Mallinatha
D.
Parshvanatha
Question No. 40
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The early followers of Bhagwatism were known for their emphasis on:
A.
Elaborate fire sacrifices
B.
Severe asceticism
C.
Bhakti (devotion) and Ahimsa (non-violence)
D.
Philosophical skepticism
Question No. 41
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The Buddhist text 'Milinda Panha' is a dialogue between the Buddhist monk Nagasena and which Indo-Greek king?
A.
Demetrius
B.
Antialcidas
C.
Menander I
D.
Eucratides
Question No. 42
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What is 'Zakat' in Islam?
A.
The pilgrimage to Mecca
B.
The profession of faith
C.
The obligatory charity or alms-giving
D.
The fasting during Ramadan
Question No. 43
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The concept that the universe is eternal and functions according to a universal law without the intervention of a creator god is central to:
A.
Vedic Hinduism
B.
Jainism
C.
Islam
D.
Charvaka philosophy
Question No. 44
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Where did the Buddha attain 'Mahaparinirvana' (his death)?
A.
Bodh Gaya
B.
Sarnath
C.
Kushinagar
D.
Lumbini
Question No. 45
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The 'Panch Mahavratas' or the five great vows are followed by:
A.
Buddhist monks
B.
Jain ascetics
C.
Ajivika followers
D.
Bhagwata devotees
Question No. 46
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Who is considered the central figure in the development of Bhagwatism, identified with Vishnu?
A.
Vasudeva-Krishna
B.
Balarama
C.
Pradyumna
D.
Aniruddha
Question No. 47
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The Buddhist 'Tripitaka' (Three Baskets) consists of which three collections?
A.
Sutta, Vinaya, and Abhidhamma
B.
Digha, Majjhima, and Samyutta
C.
Jataka, Dhammapada, and Sutta Nipata
D.
Mahayana, Hinayana, and Vajrayana
Question No. 48
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Which of the following Mahajanapadas was the home state of both Mahavira and Gautama Buddha?
A.
Kashi
B.
Kosala
C.
Anga
D.
Magadha
Question No. 49
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The 'Anuvratas' in Jainism are a modified set of the five great vows prescribed for:
A.
Lay followers (householders)
B.
Digambara monks
C.
Svetambara nuns
D.
Jain Tirthankaras
Question No. 50
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The first schism in the Buddhist Sangha occurred at the Second Buddhist Council, leading to the formation of which two groups?
A.
Hinayana and Mahayana
B.
Sthaviravada and Mahasanghika
C.
Theravada and Vajrayana
D.
Svetambara and Digambara
Question No. 51
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What is the significance of the Garuda pillar inscription of Heliodorus at Besnagar?
A.
It is the earliest epigraphic evidence of Bhagwatism
B.
It describes the rules of the Buddhist Sangha
C.
It lists the Jain Tirthankaras
D.
It is an edict of Emperor Ashoka
Question No. 52
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The Islamic law, derived from the Quran and the Sunnah, is known as:
A.
Fiqh
B.
Hadith
C.
Sharia
D.
Sufism
Question No. 53
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Which concept is common to both Buddhism and Jainism?
A.
Belief in a creator God
B.
The infallibility of the Vedas
C.
Rejection of extreme asceticism
D.
The doctrine of Karma and rebirth
Question No. 54
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The Bodhisattva concept, an individual who postpones their own nirvana to help all sentient beings, is a key feature of:
A.
Theravada Buddhism
B.
Mahayana Buddhism
C.
Ajivika philosophy
D.
Charvaka school
Question No. 55
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The Ghaggar-Hakra river is often identified with which ancient river mentioned in Vedic texts?
A.
Ganges
B.
Yamuna
C.
Saraswati
D.
Indus
Question No. 56
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The 'Jizya' tax, imposed on non-Muslim subjects in early Islamic states in India, was a tax for:
A.
Trade and commerce
B.
Land revenue
C.
Protection provided by the state
D.
Pilgrimage to holy sites
Question No. 57
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The 'Cave of the Seven Leaves' (Sattapanni Cave) at Rajagriha is famous as the venue for the:
A.
Buddha's first sermon
B.
First Buddhist Council
C.
Birth of Mahavira
D.
Third Jain Council
Question No. 58
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According to the Digambara sect of Jainism, what is their view on women achieving liberation?
A.
Women can achieve liberation directly in their female form.
B.
Women must be reborn as a man to achieve liberation.
C.
Women and men have an equal chance at liberation.
D.
Liberation is not possible for anyone, regardless of gender.
Question No. 59
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The 'Alvars' and 'Nayanars' were influential poet-saints of the bhakti movement in South India, devoted to:
A.
Vishnu and Shiva respectively
B.
Shiva and Vishnu respectively
C.
Brahma and Shakti respectively
D.
Ganesha and Murugan respectively
Question No. 60
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What does the term 'Ummah' refer to in the context of Islam?
A.
The holy scripture
B.
The global community of Muslims
C.
The lineage of the Prophet Muhammad
D.
A legal ruling by an Islamic scholar
Question No. 61
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Which of the following heterodox sects has survived to the present day as a major world religion?
A.
Ajivika
B.
Charvaka
C.
Jainism
D.
Agnana
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