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UPSC Prelims Buddhism and Jainism Questions (Art and Culture): PYQs with Answers
14 UPSC Prelims questions on Buddhism and Jainism (Art and Culture) from 2011–2026, newest first. 2023 had the most (2). Difficulty: 21% easy, 50% medium and 29% hard.
- Jain Gati Forms of ExistenceAmong the four main forms of existence of life recognized in Jainism, which one of the following is NOT included?
- Sanghabhuti Sarvastivada VinayaSanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who travelled to China at the end of the fourth century AD, was the author of a commentary on:
- Stupa Origin and PurposeWith reference to ancient India, consider the following statements:
- Jainism Souls in Nature"Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious…
- Paramitas Bodhisattva PathWith reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term paramitas?
- Buddhist Schools SthaviravadaWith reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:
- Sthanakvasi JainismWith reference to the religious practices in India, the 'Sthanakvasi' sect belongs to
- Maitreya Future BuddhaWith reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?
- Buddhist Sects SarvastivadaWith reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:
- Buddha Associated KingdomsWhich of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?
- Nirvana in BuddhismWhich one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
- Jain Karma Soul PenanceWhich of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?
- Bhumisparsha MudraLord Buddha’s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called ‘Bhumisparsha Mudra’. It symbolizes
- Jain Philosophy Universal LawThe Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by