SSC CGL History – Mahajanapadas, Buddhism & Jainism – Level 1 · Warm-up · Tier I Level

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SSC CGL History – Mahajanapadas, Buddhism & Jainism – Level 1 · Warm-up · Tier I Level – 12 questions, subject: History & Culture of India. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Which Buddhist text lists the sixteen Mahajanapadas?

Correct Answer: A [Anguttara Nikaya]

Explanation:

The Anguttara Nikaya, a Buddhist text, gives the list of 16 Mahajanapadas of the sixth century BCE.

2.  
The capital of Vatsa was:

Correct Answer: C [Kaushambi]

Explanation:

Vatsa – Kaushambi (near Prayagraj); Kosala – Shravasti; Anga – Champa; Vajji – Vaishali.

3.  
Where was Gautama Buddha born?

Correct Answer: B [Lumbini]

Explanation:

Lumbini (Nepal); Kapilavastu was the Shakya capital where he grew up.

4.  
The Buddha attained enlightenment at:

Correct Answer: D [Bodh Gaya]

Explanation:

Bodh Gaya, under the pipal (Bodhi) tree on the Niranjana river, at the age of 35.

5.  
Mahavira died at:

Correct Answer: D [Pavapuri]

Explanation:

Mahavira died at Pavapuri at 72; the Buddha at Kushinagar.

6.  
Who was the first Jain tirthankara?

Correct Answer: A [Rishabhadeva]

Explanation:

Rishabhadeva (Adinatha) – 1st; Parshvanatha (Varanasi) – 23rd; Mahavira – 24th tirthankara.

7.  
The Buddhist sacred texts (Tripitaka) are in:

Correct Answer: B [Pali]

Explanation:

Tripitaka – Pali; Jain Agamas – Prakrit (Ardhamagadhi).

8.  
Jivaka was the royal physician of the Magadha king:

Correct Answer: C [Bimbisara]

Explanation:

Jivaka – physician of Bimbisara; he also treated the Buddha.

9.  
Alexander fought Porus on the banks of the:

Correct Answer: C [Jhelum (Hydaspes)]

Explanation:

Battle of the Hydaspes (Jhelum), 326 BCE; his army later refused to cross the Beas (Hyphasis).

10.  
Fill in the blankThe symbol of Mahavira, the 24th tirthankara, is the ______.

Correct Answer: B [lion]

Explanation:

Mahavira – lion; Rishabhadeva – bull; Parshvanatha – snake.

11.  
Which Mahajanapada lay south of the Vindhyas?

Correct Answer: A [Assaka]

Explanation:

Assaka (capital Potali/Potana) on the Godavari – the only Mahajanapada south of the Vindhyas.

12.  
How many statements are trueHow many of these were ganas or sanghas?
I. Vajji
II. Malla
III. Magadha

Correct Answer: D [Only two]

Explanation:

I ✓. II ✓. III ✗. Magadha was a monarchy.

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