Buddhism – Origin of Buddhism MCQ Practice Questions
Ques: 1
During whose reign did the Mahayana sect of Buddhism come into existence?
Correct Answer:
(B) Kanishka
The Mahayana sect of Buddhism emerged during the reign of Kanishka. Asanga was the founder of the Mahayana sect of Buddhism.
Ques: 2
According to Buddhist traditions, who acted as the charioteer for Buddha?
Correct Answer:
(A) Channa
Ques: 3
Consider the following statements:
1. Buddhism originated in the Indian sub-continent around the fifth century BCE.
2. Buddhism was founded in the south-central region of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct:
Correct Answer:
(A) 1 only
Buddhism originated in the Indian sub-continent around the fifth century BCE. Buddhism was founded in the north-eastern region of India in what is now Nepal.
Siddhartha Gautama (Sanskrit) or Siddhartha Gautama (Pali) is also known
as the Shakyamuni Buddha or The Buddha. He is the historical founder of Buddhism and the primary figure in Buddhism. He was born in Lumbini, which is located in present-day Nepal.
Ques: 4
Consider the following statements:
1. Siddhartha Gautama is also known as the Shakyamuni Buddha.
2. Siddhartha Gautama was a leader, teacher, and mentor of a sect of Sramanas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
Siddhartha Gautama (Sanskrit) or Siddhartha Gautama (Pali) is also known as the Shakyamuni Buddha or The Buddha. He is the historical founder of Buddhism and the primary figure in Buddhism. He was born in Lumbini, which is located in present-day Nepal. Siddhartha Gautama was a leader, teacher, and mentor of a sect of wandering ascetics (Sramanas). Such sects were common and existed all over India at that time. Over time, his sect came to be known as Sangha so as to distinguish it from other similar sects.
Ques: 5
Consider the following statements:
1. Buddhism was founded on the teachings and life experiences of Siddhartha Gautam.
2. Buddhism arose in India as a way of living helpful in enhancing one’s life.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect:
Correct Answer:
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Buddhism arose 2,600 years ago in India as a way of living helpful in enhancing one’s life.
In the countries of South and Southeast Asia, it is one of the most important religions.
Buddha is also called Sakyamuni or Tathagata.
Buddhism was founded on the teachings and life experiences of Siddhartha Gautam, who was born in 563 BCE.
He was born into the royal dynasty of the Sakya clan, which ruled from Kapilvastu on the Indo-Nepal border in Lumbini.
Siddhartha had a son named Rahul after marrying Yashodhara. His opulent lifestyle displeased him, and he was worried by indicators of illness, old age, and death he saw in his daily existence.
Gautama left home at the age of 29, opting for asceticism, or extreme self-discipline, over a life of prosperity.