New Questions and Ideas – Jainism & Buddhism MCQs
New Questions and Ideas – Jainism & Buddhism MCQs
Class: CBSE Class 6
Subject: Social Science – History
Section: Our Pasts – I
Topic: New Questions and Ideas – Jainism & Buddhism
Board: CBSE Board Examination
Subject: Social Science – History
Section: Our Pasts – I
Topic: New Questions and Ideas – Jainism & Buddhism
Board: CBSE Board Examination
1. Mahavira was the ______ Tirthankara of Jainism.
Answer: C. 24th
Explanation: Mahavira was the last and 24th Tirthankara who organized Jain teachings.
Explanation: Mahavira was the last and 24th Tirthankara who organized Jain teachings.
2. Mahavira was born in:
Answer: A. Vaishali
Explanation: He was born in a royal family of the Vajji republic near Vaishali.
Explanation: He was born in a royal family of the Vajji republic near Vaishali.
3. Founder of Buddhism:
Answer: B. Buddha
Explanation: Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha after attaining enlightenment.
Explanation: Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha after attaining enlightenment.
4. Buddha attained enlightenment at:
Answer: B. Bodh Gaya
Explanation: He meditated under the Bodhi tree and attained knowledge.
Explanation: He meditated under the Bodhi tree and attained knowledge.
5. Buddha’s first sermon was at:
Answer: B. Sarnath
Explanation: Known as the “Turning of the Wheel of Dharma”.
Explanation: Known as the “Turning of the Wheel of Dharma”.
6. Buddha was born at:
Answer: A. Lumbini
Explanation: Located in present-day Nepal.
Explanation: Located in present-day Nepal.
7. The Buddhist holy book is:
Answer: B – Collection of Buddha’s teachings.
8. Jain monks practiced:
Answer: B – Ahimsa was central to Jainism.
9. Mahavira attained nirvana at:
Answer: A
10. Buddha belonged to the:
Answer: B
11. Buddha’s childhood name:
Answer: B
12. The Middle Path means:
Answer: C
13. Buddhist monasteries were called:
Answer: A
14. Burial mounds of Buddha:
Answer: B
15. Buddha taught in:
Answer: B
16. Jainism emphasizes:
Answer: B
17. Buddha died at:
Answer: A
18. Followers of Buddha were called:
Answer: B
19. Buddha’s teachings focused on:
Answer: A
20. Both Jainism & Buddhism opposed:
Answer: D
Explanation: Both religions promoted equality, non-violence, and simple living.
Explanation: Both religions promoted equality, non-violence, and simple living.