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2020 · Q71Ancient HistoryBuddhism & Jainismmoderate

With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs : 1. Parivrajaka — Renunciant and Wanderer 2. Shramana — Priest with a high status 3. Upasaka — Lay follower of Buddhism Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?

  1. (a)1 and 2 only
  2. (b)1 and 3 only
  3. (c)2 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(b) 1 and 3 only

2010 · Q141Ancient HistoryBuddhism & Jainismmoderate

Why did Buddhism start declining in India in the early medieval times ? 1. Buddha was by that time considered as one of the incarnations of Vishnu and thus became a part of Vaishnavism. 2. The invading tribes from Central Asia till the time of last Gupta king adopted Hinduism and persecuted Buddhists. 3. The Kings of Gupta dynasty were strongly opposed to Buddhism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)1 and 3 only
  3. (c)2 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(a) 1 only

2004 · Q26Ancient HistoryBuddhism & Jainismmoderate

With reference to ancient Jainism, which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. (a)Jainism was spread in South India under the leadership of Sthalabahu
  2. (b)The Jains who remained under the leadership of Bhadrabahu were called Svetambaras after the Council held at Pataliputra
  3. (c)Jainism enjoyed the patronage of the Kalinga king Kharavela in the first century BC
  4. (d)In the initial stage of Jainism, the Jains worshipped images unlike Buddhists
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Official answer(c) Jainism enjoyed the patronage of the Kalinga king Kharavela in the first century BC