Religious Movements (Jainism & Buddhism)

101 questions · 28 years covered

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Questions

2023
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Which of the following pairs (School of Thought – Proponent) is correctly matched?

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2022
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Vallabhacharya 4. Vishishtadvaita Code : A B C D A B C D

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2021
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Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? (Tirthankar) (Nirvan Place)

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2021
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists- List-I (Place) List-II (Related Tirthankar) A Shrava 1 Rishbhanath B Kakandi 2 Padmaprabhu C Ayodhya 3 Suvidhinath D Pabhosa 4 Sambhavnath Codes: A B C D A B C D

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2018
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In the context of Indian history which of the following is the future Buddha who will descend to protect the world?

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2017
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On the banks of which river did Mahavira Swami attained enlightenment?

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2017
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Match the list-I with list-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I (Acharya) List-II (Doctrine) A. Lakulisha 1. Ajivaka B. Nagarjuna 2. Nihilism C. Bhadrabahu 3. Pashupata D. Goshal 4. Jain Codes : A B C D A B C D

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2017
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List-I (Tirthankara) List-II (Cognizance) A. Adinatha 1.Bull B. Mallinatha 2.Horse C. Parshvanatha 3.Snake D. Sambhavnatha 4.Water Jar Code : A B C D A B C D

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2017
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On the coins of which of the following rulers the image of Sankarshana and Vasudeva is depicted?

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2016
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Who was the founder of Vikramashila Vihara?

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2016
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Muni Shubratha Nath 4. Padmaprabhu Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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2016
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Who among the following was the last person converted by Buddha?

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2016
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Jain Teerthankar Parshvanath was associated with which one of the following places?

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2015
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Which of the following is not included in ‘Ananta Chatustaya’ of Janism?

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2015
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The place where Buddha died is located presently in:

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2015
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Dharm Chakra was enacted-

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2014
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Saptparni cave is situated-

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2014
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Who were the Nayanars?

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2014
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Which of the following religion does not believe in universal devastation of the world?

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2014
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Which of the following kings was the patron of Jainism?

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2014
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Which of the events of Buddha's life is known as Mahabhinishkraman?

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2013
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Fourth Buddhist council was concluded in patron of:

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2013
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The time of the Mahaparinirvana of Buddha was about-

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2013
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Who among the following was the last person initiated into his religion by Gautam Buddha?

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2012
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Which of the following sacred place is located on the bank of river Niranjana/Phalgu?

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2011
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Buddha had delivered maximum sermon at:

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2010
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During which reign Buddha visited Kaushambi?

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2010
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Who among the following is known as the 'Light of Asia'?

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2010
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The originator of the Jain religion is

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2010
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The Types of homage (Constancy) in Bhakti sect is:

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2010
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Which religion got the patronage of Rashtrakuta rulers?

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2010
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Sankhya philosophy was propounded by :

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2010
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The entry of women as a Bhikshuni into Buddhist Sangh was allowed by Gautam Buddha at-

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2010
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Buddha statue at Sarnath in 'Bhumi sparsh mudra' is related to:

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2010
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Which incarnation of Vishnu is depicted as restoring the earth from sea?

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2010
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Yapaniya was a sub-sect of:

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2009
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Soundness of Vedic spirit by philosophers Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

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2009
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Who is considered the future Buddha in Mahayana Buddhism?

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2008
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Bamiyan in Afghanistan was famous for:

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2008
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The ancient most archival evidence of Bhagawat Sect is found from?

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2008
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Shwetambar Agam was finally edited at the Jain Council of

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2008
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Who became the first follower of Swami Mahavir Jain?

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2008
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Prabhasgiri is a pilgrimage site for whom:

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2008
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Where is the ancient most mention about Devaki's son Krishna is found?

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2008
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Gautam Buddha’s mother belonged to which dynasty?

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2008
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The stupas site not connected with any incident of Buddha's life is:

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2008
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Who among the following initiated the Idol worship in the country?

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2007
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Lumbini was the birth place of Gautama Buddha, is confirmed by an inscription of

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2007
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Which of the following deities is shown with plough in the arts?

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2006
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Upadhyaya Atisha who played a significant role in propagation of Buddhism in Tibet belonged to which monastery?

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2006
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From excavation of which Stupa, the remains of Sariputra is found?

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2006
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Who among the following propounded that,” it is the fate which decides everything, nothing is in the hands of human being.”

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2006
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Book Visuddhimagga is related to which sect?

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2006
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According to the Mahavansha who went to the Himalayan region after the third Buddhist meet?

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2006
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Who among the following scholars established the Vajrayana sect of Buddhism in Tibet?

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2006
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The early Jain epics were written in which of the followings language?

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2006
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According to Buddhist philosophy, consider the following- Statement (A): Soul does not reborn. Reason: (R) Soul does not exist. Select your answer from the following code: Code :

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2006
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Lord Buddha had propounded the theory of ‘Four Arya Satya’.Arrange these in sequence using the codes given below: A. There is dukha (grief) B. Dukh Nirodh (prevention of grief) C. There is path for prevention of grief D. There are causes behind dukha Code:

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2006
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Jeevaka, a famous physician during Gautam Buddha period was associated with whose court?

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2006
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In Bodhgaya, Mahatma Buddha made two Banjaras his preceptor by teaching him. Which of the following were two Banjaras?

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2005
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Which one of the following is the distinctive features between a Nastika and Astika system in India?

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2005
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The first disciple of Lord Mahavir was:

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2005
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Buddha attained Mahaparinirvan in the Republic of the:

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2005
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Match the list I with list II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I (Sign) List-II (Means) A. Birth 1. Bodhi tree B. First sermon 2. Dharma Chakra C. Mahabodhi 3. Horse D. Abdication 4. Kamal (Lotus) Codes: A B C D A B C D

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2005
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Which of the followings give importance to enlightenment, constancy and karma (deeds) as means for the salvation?

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2005
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Nyaya philosophy was propagated by :

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2004
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The doctrine of three jewels, proper knowledge, proper realization and proper character belongs to the religion, is:

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2004
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Where Gautam Buddha’s first sermon delivered?

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2004
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Which one of the followings was not a Jain Teerthankar?

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2004
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Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the codes given below- Assertion (A): Kushinagar was the capital of Malla Republic Reasoning (R): Mahaparinirvana of Mahatma Buddha took place in Kushinagar

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2004
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In which chapter (Kand) of Ramayana there is mention about first meeting of Lord Ram and Hanuman?

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2004
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Kundalpur was the birth place of:

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2004
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What does Tri-Ratna indicate in Buddhism?

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2003
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Consider the following statements and find the difference between Chaitya and Viharas:

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2003
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What is tripitaka?

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2002
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Which of the following places is regarded as the ‘Siddha kshetra’ due to its connection with Parshvanath?

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2002
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Milinda Panho is in dialogue form between king Milind and a Buddhist monk.The monk was:

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2002
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Propounder of Yoga philosophy is :

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2002
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In Indian art which event of Buddha’s life is depicted by ‘The Deer including the Chakra’?

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2002
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Buddha was born at :

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2000
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Where did the first Buddhist meet take place?

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1999
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Mahavansha 4. Divyavadana Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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1999
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Who among the following wanted to head the Sangha during the lifetime of Buddha?

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1998
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The name of the Buddhist philosopher who first proposed the principle of Shuyavad is?

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1997
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Which of the followings is not included in prasthantrayi?

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1997
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In Ardhanarishwar Idols Shiva And Parvati is the symbol of :

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1997
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Who started the worship of Vasudeva Krishna at first?

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1997
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Theory of Karma is associated wtih :

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1996
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Jainism and Buddhism both Sect believed that:

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1996
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Milinda Panho is a -

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1996
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In which of the following Buddhist texts the rule of Sangha are found?

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1996
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The founder of Ajivaka sect was:

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1993
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Jain Acharyas were known as -

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1993
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Basic thought of Jainism is:

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1993
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Who had delivered his first sermon in Sarnath?

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1992
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During which of the following period Buddha statue in standing posture were made?

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1992
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Believed in entity of God Choose the correct answer from the following codes

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1992
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You have authority over Karma and not on result. It is said in which of the following scriptures?

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1992
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The first sermon delivered by Buddha in Sarnath is known by which of the following term?

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1991
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Quality of one of the following is different from others :

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1991
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To which Buddha’s sermons are related?

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