Religious Movements MCQs for CET 12th Level
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CET 12th Level — Ancient Period — Religious Movements
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Question 1 of 20
Which text mentions that 'Indian astrology is indebted to the Greeks/Yavanas'?
Question 2 of 20
In which Buddhist Council were the texts 'Sutta Pitaka' and 'Vinaya Pitaka' composed?
Question 3 of 20
The famous quote "Yavam jivet sukham jivet, rinam kritva ghritam pivet" (As long as you live, live happily; drink ghee even by borrowing) is associated with which philosophy?
Question 4 of 20
In the Mahayana philosophical tradition, the 'Prajnaparamita Sutras' emphasize which profound spiritual concept as the ultimate reality?
Question 5 of 20
If an ancient scholar wanted to study the strict daily life discipline, codes of conduct, and monastic rules prescribed specifically for Buddhist monks and nuns residing in the Sangha, which text would be the primary source?
Question 6 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the Nath Panth: 1. Its main center is Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh). 2. They refer to Lord Shiva as 'Adiyogi'. 3. It combines Shaiva, Yoga, and Buddhist beliefs. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 7 of 20
Who among the following historians accompanied Alexander to India? 1. Nearchus 2. Onesicritus 3. Aristobulus 4. Herodotus Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Question 8 of 20
Who among the following Acharyas propounded the philosophy of 'Vishishtadvaita' (Qualified Monism)?
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Which Shaiva sect is considered philosophical and 'Gyanmargi' (knowledge-oriented)?
Question 10 of 20
Which Upanishad contains the first mention of Lord Krishna?
Question 11 of 20
Which of the following sub-sects belongs to the Digambar sect?
Question 12 of 20
Makkhali Gosala performed penance for 6 years along with which Tirthankara?
Question 13 of 20
Which three texts constitute the 'Prasthanatrayi' in Indian philosophy?
Question 14 of 20
Who among the following was the last Persian ruler to be defeated by Alexander?
Question 15 of 20
Which of the following questions did Buddha refuse to answer (Avyakata)? 1. Existence of God 2. Nature of Nirvana 3. Cause of Suffering Select the correct answer:
Question 16 of 20
Matsyendranath is the founder of which sect?
Question 17 of 20
The historical figure Mahendra, who is credited in the Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa with establishing Buddhism in Sri Lanka, was related to which famous Indian Emperor?
Question 18 of 20
Which ancient Indian ruler's follower-ship of the Ajivika sect highlights its prominence in the Mauryan period?
Question 19 of 20
The 'Pancharatra' term refers to:
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