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Buddhism

📆 September 23, 2024

Total Questions: 138

61. Which of the following is/are true about Gautam Buddha. [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1992]

1. He believes in "Karma"
2. he believes in rebirth
3. Attaining Nirvana
4. Belief in the power of God
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Correct Answer: (a) Only 1, 2, 3
Solution:Mahatma Buddha believed in the doctrine of "Karma." He used to believe in the concept of rebirth and attainment of Nirvana but did not believe in the existence of God and his power. Buddha believes in rebirth. Previous life of Buddha is recorded in Jataka.

62. The entry of women as a "Bhikshuni" into the Buddhist Sangha was allowed by Gautam Buddha at - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (b) Vaishali
Solution:On the request of his disciple "Ananda", Gautam Buddha allowed the entry of women as Bhikshuni into Buddhist Sangha at Vaishali. The first women who was admitted into the Buddhist Sangha was Mahaprajapati Gautami.

63. What is "Tripitaka"? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2004]

Correct Answer: (d) Collection of the preachings of Buddha
Solution:Tripitaka is the most important holy book of Buddhism. It has been divided into three parts, namely, Sutta Pitaka - consists of sermons and teachings of Buddha, Vinaya Pitaka - the collection of the rules governing the Sangha and monks and Abhidhamma Pitaka - which deals with the philosophy of Buddhism.

64. 'Tripitaka' texts are related which religion? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (b) Buddhism
Solution:Tripitaka is the most important holy book of Buddhism. It has been divided into three parts, namely, Sutta Pitaka - consists of sermons and teachings of Buddha, Vinaya Pitaka - the collection of the rules governing the Sangha and monks and Abhidhamma Pitaka - which deals with the philosophy of Buddhism.

65. Tripitakas are the sacred books of the [63ʳᵈ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Solution:Tripitaka is the most important holy book of Buddhism. It has been divided into three parts, namely, Sutta Pitaka - consists of sermons and teachings of Buddha, Vinaya Pitaka - the collection of the rules governing the Sangha and monks and Abhidhamma Pitaka - which deals with the philosophy of Buddhism.

66. 'Tripitaka' is associated with which of the following ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (b) Buddhists
Solution:Tripitaka is the most important holy book of Buddhism. It has been divided into three parts, namely, Sutta Pitaka - consists of sermons and teachings of Buddha, Vinaya Pitaka - the collection of the rules governing the Sangha and monks and Abhidhamma Pitaka - which deals with the philosophy of Buddhism.

67. Which of the following Buddhist texts contains the rules of Monastic life? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1996]

Correct Answer: (b) Vinaya Pitaka
Solution:Tripitaka is the most important holy book of Buddhism. It has been divided into three parts, namely, Sutta Pitaka - consists of sermons and teachings of Buddha, Vinaya Pitaka - the collection of the rules governing the Sangha and monks and Abhidhamma Pitaka - which deals with the philosophy of Buddhism.

68. "Yamaka" belongs to the Buddhist "Pitaka". [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Abhidhamma
Solution:In order to preach the doctrine of Buddhism (Mahatma Buddha), the Buddhist compiled a new type of literature (Tripitaka) that can be divided into three categories - (1) Sutta Pitaka, (2) Vinaya Pitaka and (3) Abhidhamma Pitaka.

Sutta Pitaka contains the saying and teaching of the Buddha. Vinaya Pitaka deals with the rules to be observed by members of the Sangha and Abhiddhamma Pitaka presents the philosophical exposition of the Dhamma. The Abhidhamma Pitaka consists of seven books - Yamaka, Patthana, Kathavatthu, Puggalapannatti, Dhatukatha, Vibhanga and Dhammasangani.

69. Which of the following Buddhist literature contains the Buddha's sermons on matters of ethics and doctrine ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (d) Sutta Pitaka
Solution:Sutta Pitaka which is also called Sutra Pitaka in Sanskrit is an extensive body of text constituting the basic doctrinal section of the Buddhist canon. Sutta Pitaka is the book of discourses, dealing with ethical principles of buddha's teachings. One of the parts of Sutta Pitaka known as Digha Nikaya, is a collection of 34 long Suttas including doctrinal exposition, legends and moral rules.

70. What does 'Triratna' means in Buddhism ? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (b) Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha
Solution:Buddha, Dhamma and Sangh are three jewels (Triratna) of Buddhism. After the death parts known as Tripitakas. The Tripitakas are Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka and Abhidhamma Pitaka.
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