Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?

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

Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1.Avanti

1. 2.Gandhara

2. 3.Kosala

3. 4.Magadha

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 4
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 3 and 4

With reference to the religious practices in India, the 'Sthanakvasi' sect belongs to:

Consider the following features: 1. Deification of the Buddha 2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas 3. Image worship and rituals Which of the above is/are the feature/features of Mahayana Buddhism?

Which of the following statements about Jainism is/are correct? 1. The most important idea in Jainism is that the entire world is animated, even stones, rocks, and water have life. 2. Asceticism and penance are required to free oneself from the cycle of Karma.

Which of the following systems of Indian Philosophy uphold the ideology of Charvakism, Ajivika, Jainism and Buddhism?

Which of the following are beliefs of Buddhism?

(A) The world is full of sorrows.
(B) People suffer on account of desires.
(C) If desires are conquered, Nirvana will be attained.
(D) The existence of God and Soul must be recognised.

Which is the ultimate goal of education in Jainism?

The concept of Anuvrata was advocated by

Milindapanho is in the form of a dialogue between the king Menander and the Buddhist monk:

Assertion (A): The emphasis of Jainism on non-violence (Ahimsa) prevented agriculturalists from embracing Jainism. Reason (R): Cultivation involved killing of insects and pests.

With reference to ancient Jainism, which one of the following statements is correct?

Anekantavada is a core theory and philosophy of which one of the following?

Why did Buddhism start declining in India in the early medieval times?

1. 1.Buddha was by that time considered as one of the incarnations of Vishnu and thus, became a part of Vaishnavism.

2. 2.The invading tribes from Central Asia till the time of last Gupta king adopted Hinduism and persecuted Buddhists.

3. 2.The kings of the Gupta dynasty were strongly opposed to Buddhism.

Lord Buddha's image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called 'Bhumisparsha Mudra'. It symbolises:

With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?

1. 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment

2. 2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas

3. 3, Denial of efficacy of rituals

Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jaina Doctrine?

1. 1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.

2. 2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.

3. 3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.

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 other religious sects. The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which of the following religious sects of ancient India?

Which one of the following was initially the most powerful city/state of India in the 6th century BCE?

Consider the following statements regarding Buddhism: 1. Events from previous lives of Buddha are depicted in Jataka stories. 2. Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa, written in the Prakrit language, were compiled in Sri Lanka. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Jainism: 1. It denied the existence of gods. 2. Unlike Buddhism, it condemned the Varna system. 3. It mainly aims at the attainment of freedom from worldly bonds. How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the teachings of Buddhism, which one of the following statements is not correct?

Sariputta, Ananda, Kassapa, and Upali were important personalities associated with: