Collection of verified questions for History Of Ancient India under Indian History. Includes previous year exam questions with official answer keys and step-by-step solutions.
In Indian art, the construction of 'Stupa', 'Chaitya' and 'Vihara' is related to which of the following?
With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism? 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment 2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas 3. Denial of the efficiency of rituals Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
In the Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara was also known as :
Which Indian Buddhist monk had been sent to China in the first century A.D.?
Both Jainism and Buddhism believe that:
Who was the founder of Nalanda University?
Why was Nalanda University famous in the world?
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Buddhism? 1. It did not reject caste and class. 2. It challenged highest social ranked Brahmins. 3. It pointed certain castes as low. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below. Codes :
The Doctrine of void (Shunyata) was propounded by the Buddhist philosopher :
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements : 1. Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism. 2. Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism. 3. The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas fostered the Mahayana Buddhism. Which of the statements given below is/are correct?
The reason included in the expansion of Buddhism– 1. The simplicity of religion 2. Special appeal towards Dalits 3. Missionary concept of religion 4. Regional language 5. The soundness of Vedic spirit by Philosophers– Code :
'Aryamanjushrimulakalpa' is related to which of the following?
Anatmavada (no-self) is the doctrine of
Who among the following is known as the ‘Light of Asia’?
‘Tripitaka’ is associated with which of the following?
With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements : 1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin. 2. Stupa was generally a repository of relics. 3. Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition. How many of the statements given above are correct?
The Stupa site which is not connected with any incident of Lord Buddha’s life, is :
What does ‘Triratna’ means in Buddhism?
Which of the following is/are true about Gautama Buddha? 1. He believes in “Karma” 2. He believes in rebirth 3. Attaining Nirvana 4. Belief in the power of God Code :
In ancient Indian Buddhist monasteries, a ceremony called Pavarana used to be held. It was the :
Gautama Buddha was elevated to the position of God during the period of –
Which of the following Buddhist literature contains the Buddha’s sermons on matters of ethics and doctrine?
Which of the following laid the foundation of idol worship in the country?
The first human statues worshipped in India were those of–
Which of the following Buddhist texts contains the rules of Monastic life?