UGC-NET (NTA) Exam, BUDDHIST, JAINA, GANDHIAN AND PEACE STUDIES, December-2019

Total Questions: 100

1. The Fourth Buddhist Council compiled the encyclopedia of Buddhist Philosophy called:

Correct Answer: B. Mahavibhasa

2. Identify the author who wrote Atthasalini, a commentary on the Dhammasangini.

Correct Answer: D. Buddhaghosa

3. King Kaniska has consulted a monk to know the true doctrine of Buddhism.

Identify the monk.

Correct Answer: A. Parsva

4. According to Srilankan Chronicles, how many councils were held at Ceylon?

Correct Answer: C. 3

5. The Shinkot casket inscription is written in which script?

Correct Answer: A. Kharosthi

6. What was the age of Mahamaya at the time of the birth of Siddhartha?

Correct Answer: C. 40

7. Identify the country where Mahasami Sangharaja has played an important role in firm footing of Buddhism.

Correct Answer: B. Siam (Thailand)

8. Identify the thinker contemporary of the Buddha whose philosophy was known as Annihilationism or Materialism.

Correct Answer: C. Ajita Kesakambali

9. According to the Theory of Dependent Origination, the term 'contact' (sparsha) gives birth to:

Correct Answer: B. Feeling (Vedana)

10. Identify the Buddhist University established by Senapati Bhattaraka.

Correct Answer: D. Vallabhi