Buddhism

Total Questions: 138

21. At which place did Mahatma Buddha give his first 'Dhammachakkhapavathana'? [53ʳᵈ to 55ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011, 47ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2005, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004, M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1991, 1999]

Correct Answer: (b) Sarnath
Solution:After his enlightenment in Bodhgaya, Buddha went to Sarnath, where he delivered his first sermon which is known in Pali as the 'Dhammachakkhapavathana' or "Dharma Chakra Pravartana." Sarnath is one of the four holy places associated with the life of Buddha.

Other three important places related to Buddhism are Lumbini (birthplace of Buddha) Bodhgaya (the place of enlightenment of Buddha) and Kushinagar (place of death popularly known as Mahaparinirvana in Buddhism).

22. Where did Buddha preach his first sermon? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Sarnath
Solution:After his enlightenment in Bodhgaya, Buddha went to Sarnath, where he delivered his first sermon which is known in Pali as the 'Dhammachakkhapavathana' or "Dharma Chakra Pravartana." Sarnath is one of the four holy places associated with the life of Buddha.

Other three important places related to Buddhism are Lumbini (birthplace of Buddha) Bodhgaya (the place of enlightenment of Buddha) and Kushinagar (place of death popularly known as Mahaparinirvana in Buddhism).

23. Who gave his first sermon in Sarnath. [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1993]

Correct Answer: (c) Mahatma Buddha
Solution:After his enlightenment in Bodhgaya, Buddha went to Sarnath, where he delivered his first sermon which is known in Pali as the 'Dhammachakkhapavathana' or "Dharma Chakra Pravartana." Sarnath is one of the four holy places associated with the life of Buddha.

Other three important places related to Buddhism are Lumbini (birthplace of Buddha) Bodhgaya (the place of enlightenment of Buddha) and Kushinagar (place of death popularly known as Mahaparinirvana in Buddhism).

24. Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon at [56ᵗʰ to 59ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (c) Sarnath
Solution:After his enlightenment in Bodhgaya, Buddha went to Sarnath, where he delivered his first sermon which is known in Pali as the 'Dhammachakkhapavathana' or "Dharma Chakra Pravartana." Sarnath is one of the four holy places associated with the life of Buddha.

Other three important places related to Buddhism are Lumbini (birthplace of Buddha) Bodhgaya (the place of enlightenment of Buddha) and Kushinagar (place of death popularly known as Mahaparinirvana in Buddhism).

25. In Buddhist text "Dharmachakra Parvartana" is known as - [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2004]

Correct Answer: (b) First Sermon at Sarnath
Solution:After his enlightenment in Bodhgaya, Buddha went to Sarnath, where he delivered his first sermon which is known in Pali as the 'Dhammachakkhapavathana' or "Dharma Chakra Pravartana." Sarnath is one of the four holy places associated with the life of Buddha.

Other three important places related to Buddhism are Lumbini (birthplace of Buddha) Bodhgaya (the place of enlightenment of Buddha) and Kushinagar (place of death popularly known as Mahaparinirvana in Buddhism).

26. 'Dharmachakrapravartana' was performed at - [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (c) Sarnath
Solution:After his enlightenment in Bodhgaya, Buddha went to Sarnath, where he delivered his first sermon which is known in Pali as the 'Dhammachakkhapavathana' or "Dharma Chakra Pravartana." Sarnath is one of the four holy places associated with the life of Buddha.

Other three important places related to Buddhism are Lumbini (birthplace of Buddha) Bodhgaya (the place of enlightenment of Buddha) and Kushinagar (place of death popularly known as Mahaparinirvana in Buddhism).

27. Gautam Buddha gave the maximum sermons at which place ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (b) Shravasti
Solution:Most of the disciples of Gautama Buddha were from Kosala region. He delivered his maximum sermons at Shravasti, the capital of Kosala.

28. Buddha had visited Kaushambi during the reign of [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (b) Udayana
Solution:Mahatama Buddha visited Kaushambi during the reign of "King Udayana". Under the influence of Pindola Bharadwaj, Udayana turned to Buddhism and donate Ghoshit Ram Vihar to Bhikshu Sangh

29. First Buddhist Conference after the death of Buddha was presided over by: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2000]

Correct Answer: (a) Mahakashyapa
Solution:The first Buddhist Council was held soon after the Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha, under the patronage of King Ajatshatru with the monk Mahakasapa presided at Rajgriha, in the Saptaparni Cave.

The idea was to preserve Buddha's teachings (Sutta) and rules for disciples (Vinaya). Ananda, one of the great disciples of Buddha, recited Suttas and Upali; another disciple recited Vinaya. Abhidhamma Pitaka was also included.

30. Who was the President of the First Buddhist Council? [67ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (b) Mahakashyapa
Solution:The first Buddhist Council was held soon after the Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha, under the patronage of King Ajatshatru with the monk Mahakasapa presided at Rajgriha, in the Saptaparni Cave.

The idea was to preserve Buddha's teachings (Sutta) and rules for disciples (Vinaya). Ananda, one of the great disciples of Buddha, recited Suttas and Upali; another disciple recited Vinaya. Abhidhamma Pitaka was also included.