Buddhism UPSC Questions with Answers


Buddhism is one of the most important topics in Ancient Indian History for UPSC Civil Services Examination. Questions related to Buddhist councils, Tripitaka, Mahayana and Hinayana sects, Ashoka’s contribution and Buddhist philosophy are frequently asked in UPSC Prelims and State PSC exams.

This Buddhism UPSC quiz contains important multiple choice questions designed according to the latest UPSC exam pattern. These questions will help aspirants revise key concepts of Ancient Indian History and improve factual accuracy for the prelims examination.



Instructions

Topic- Buddhism

The test consists of 14 questions.

No negative marking for this test.

No Time limit

The pass percentage is 70%

The correct answer with a description will be displayed after the answer has been marked.

Submit the test to calculate your score once you are done with all the questions.

Complexity Level- Moderate








Q1: Gautam Buddha's Mother was from which clan?















Q2: When was Gautam Buddha born?















Q3: Gautam Buddha was born at ____















Q4: Which of the events of Buddha's life is known as 'Mahabhinish-kramana'?















Q5: Where did Mahatma Buddha's 'Mahaparinirvan' take place?















Q6: Which of these is another name of Buddha?















Q7: Gautam Buddha attained 'Maha-parinirvana' in kingdom of _____















Q8: The first Buddhist council was held in which of the following cities?















Q9: Karmapa Lama belongs to which of the following sects of Tibetan Buddhism?















Q10: Which event of Buddha's life is represented by the wheel with deer, in Indian Art?















Q11: Mahaparinirvana Temple is located at _____















Q12: Where did Buddha preach his first sermon?















Q13: 'Mahayana' sect and Buddhism emerged during the reign of _____















Q14: 'Saptaparni Cave' is situated in _____



























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