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Which of the following statements are correct with reference to Mahayana Buddhism? 1. Kanishka was a great patron of Mahayana Buddhism. 2. The doctrine of Mahayana Buddhism was taught at ancient Nalanda university. 3. The teaching of Mahayana Buddhism preached by the book entitled ‘Mahavastu’. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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 above is/are correct ?
How is Jainism different from Buddhism? 1. Jainism recognized the existence of god while Buddhism did not. 2. Jainism did not condemn the varna system while Buddhism does. 3. Jainism and Buddhism both believe in the transmigration of the soul. 4. Buddhism prescribes a middle path while Jainism advocates its followers to live a life of complete austerity.
Which of the following is/are true about Nalanda university? 1. It was founded during the reign of Chandragupta II. 2. It imparted knowledge of Both Mahayana and Hinayana sects of Buddhism along with Vedas and Sanskrit. 3. Its fame declined with the advent of Tantric ideas in Buddhism in and around the 12th century A.D.
Which of the following are the salient features of Mahayana Buddhism? (A) Worship of the Buddha image (B) Assimilation of local cults (C) The concept of the bodhisattva (D) Use of Pali for propagating Buddhism Choose the correct answer from the options give below:
Which one of the following represents the fundamental difference between Mahayana Buddhism & Hinayana Buddhism?
With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs:   Historical person Known as 1. Aryadeva Jaina scholar 2. Dignaga Buddhist scholar 3. Nathamuni Vaishnava scholar How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.
Many plays and films have depicted the life story of Gautama Buddha, but what made the musical play The Way Across unique was its regionalfocus. Directed by G. Kumara Swamy, the play adapted from the book Telangana lo Buddhism focused on the enlightenment of a cursed BrahminBawari and his 16 curious disciples willing to understand the deeper truths of birth, death, rebirth and brotherhood. From the impressive use of projector visuals, music and shadow-play, there was every effort to lend authenticity to the theme. Despite the play'sfocus on Telangana, the native essence was compromised, due to the English rendition (done for a wider reach). The lines appeared jaded withliteral translations. The honest performances from the crew impacted only on a surface-level. Kiran Kumar's Bawari act and Krishna ChaitanyaJoshi as Pingiya (said to have propagated Buddhism from Telangana to several regions across South India) grab your attention. Who helped spread Buddhism to South India?
The Vajrayana Sect of ............... Buddhism is largely found in Ladakh region.
Consider the following statements about Ashoka's faith in Buddhism: 1. Rummindei Pillar Inscription and Nigali Sagar Pillar Inscription provide clear evidence of Ashoka's faith in Buddhism. 2. Minor Rock Edict-I gives evidence of a sudden change in Ashoka's faith in Buddhism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?