Religious Movements MCQs for LDC
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LDC — Ancient Period — Religious Movements
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Question 1 of 20
In South India, the followers of Bhagavat Dharma are known as:
Question 2 of 20
Which philosophy emphasizes 'Karma Kanda' (Rituals) and believes that correct performance of yajnas inevitably leads to results?
Question 3 of 20
Which sect of Buddhism primarily upholds the teachings laid out in the 7 books of the Abhidhamma Pitaka, including the Kathavatthu?
Question 4 of 20
Which ancient university was destroyed by the military commander Bakhtiyar Khilji during the Turk invasions?
Question 5 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 6 of 20
Which of the following is an 'Ativadi' (Extremist) Shaiva sect?
Question 7 of 20
Which phrase correctly defines 'Pratitya Samutpada' in Buddhism?
Question 8 of 20
Which Mauryan ruler was a follower of the Ajivika sect?
Question 9 of 20
Which of the following is NOT one of the 'Chaturyama' vows given by Parshvanath?
Question 10 of 20
The Kingdom of Porus, who fought against Alexander, was located between which two rivers?
Question 11 of 20
Within the stringent disciplinary framework of the 'Patimokkha' in the Vinaya Pitaka, how many specific rules of conduct are prescribed for monks and nuns, respectively?
Question 12 of 20
Which disciple of Mahavir Swami became the head of the Jain Sangha after his death?
Question 13 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 14 of 20
In which text is it mentioned that Krishna is the son of Devaki and a disciple of Ghora Angiras?
Question 15 of 20
Which of the following sub-sects is part of the Shvetambar sect?
Question 16 of 20
The 'Gudimallam Linga', representing the oldest Shiva idol, was found in which present-day state?
Question 17 of 20
Identify the incorrect pair regarding the centers of Shankaracharya's Peethas:
Question 18 of 20
Where is the major expansion of the Digambar sect found?
Question 19 of 20
Which of the following disciples became a follower of Buddha after being a notorious dacoit/criminal?
Question 20 of 20