Q41. After the Buddha’s passing, who became his immediate successor?
(A) Ananda
(B) Mahakashyapa
(C) No single successor
(D) Ashoka Show Answer
Correct Answer: (C) No single successor Notes: After Buddha’s death, there was no single successor. His disciples, including Ananda and Mahakashyapa, helped preserve and spread his teachings. The Buddhist community relied on councils and collective leadership to maintain the Dharma, ensuring the continuation of Buddhism without appointing one central leader.
Q42. What is Buddhist meditation commonly called?
(A) Yoga
(B) Vipassana
(C) Tantra
(D) Yajna Show Answer
Correct Answer: (B) Vipassana Notes: Vipassana is a Buddhist meditation practice that means “insight.” It teaches people to watch their thoughts, feelings, and body carefully without reacting. By being mindful, they understand reality better, suffer less, and move closer to enlightenment. It is one of Buddhism’s oldest meditation methods.
Q43. Which Indian king supported Buddhism after Kanishka?
(A) Harsha
(B) Samudragupta
(C) Chandragupta
(D) Bindusara Show Answer
Correct Answer: (A) Harsha Notes: After Kanishka, King Harsha of Kannauj became a major supporter of Buddhism. He promoted Buddhist teachings, built monasteries, and organized religious assemblies. His patronage helped Buddhism flourish in northern India, strengthening its influence alongside Hindu traditions during his reign in the 7th century CE.
Q44. What does the Buddhist term ‘Triratna’ mean?
(A) Three jewels
(B) Three paths
(C) Three kings
(D) Three texts Show Answer
Correct Answer: (A) Three jewels Notes: Triratna, meaning “Three Jewels,” refers to the core refuge in Buddhism: the Buddha (the teacher), the Dharma (the teachings), and the Sangha (the community of monks and followers).- these three together guide practitioners toward wisdom, ethical living, and enlightenment, forming the foundation of Buddhist faith and practice.
Q45. What are the Three Jewels in Buddhism?
(A) Buddha, Dharma, Sangha
(B) Veda, Upanishad, Gita
(C) King, Priest, People
(D) None Show Answer
Correct Answer: (A) Buddha, Dharma, Sangha Notes: The Three Jewels are the core of Buddhist faith: Buddha (the enlightened teacher), Dharma (his teachings), and Sangha (the monastic community). Taking refuge in them guides Buddhists on the path to wisdom and liberation.
Q46. Who was Devadatta in relation to Buddha?
(A) Disciple
(B) Cousin and rival
(C) King
(D) Monk Show Answer
Correct Answer: (B) Cousin and rival Notes: Devadatta was Buddha’s cousin who became his rival. Though initially a monk in the Sangha, he opposed Buddha’s teachings, attempted to create a separate sect, and is often remembered for his attempts to undermine the Buddha’s authority.
Q47. What is the ultimate goal of Buddhist practice?
(A) Heaven
(B) Nirvana
(C) Wealth
(D) Power Show Answer
Correct Answer: (B) Nirvana Notes: The goal of Buddhism is Nirvana, the liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and suffering (samsara). It is achieved through ethical living, meditation, and wisdom, leading to the end of desire, ignorance, and attachment.
Q48. Where did Gautama Buddha spend most of his life teaching?
(A) Magadha
(B) Kosala
(C) Both
(D) None Show Answer
Correct Answer: (C) Both Notes: Buddha spent most of his life in the kingdoms of Magadha and Kosala. These regions were central to his teachings and travels. He delivered sermons, gathered disciples, and spread Buddhism widely in these areas, making them important centers of Buddhist learning and practice during his lifetime.
Q49. What is the code of conduct for Buddhist monks and nuns called?
(A) Vinaya
(B) Sutta
(C) Abhidhamma
(D) Gita Show Answer
Correct Answer: (A) Vinaya Notes: Vinaya is the Buddhist monastic code that lays down rules for monks and nuns. It guides their daily conduct, discipline, and community life. The Vinaya ensures harmony within the Sangha and helps practitioners live ethically, supporting their spiritual journey toward enlightenment. It is one of Buddhism’s core texts.
Q50. What is the central essence of Buddha’s teachings?
(A) Desire
(B) Suffering
(C) End of suffering
(D) Rituals Show Answer
Correct Answer: (C) End of suffering Notes: The core of Buddha’s teachings is the cessation of suffering (dukkha) through understanding the Four Noble Truths and following the Eightfold Path, guiding individuals toward wisdom, ethical living, and ultimately Nirvana.
