SSC CGL History – Mahajanapadas, Buddhism & Jainism – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint

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SSC CGL History – Mahajanapadas, Buddhism & Jainism – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint – 15 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.  
Match the followingMatch the Mahajanapada with its capital:
P. Anga Q. Kosala R. Avanti S. Gandhara
1. Taxila 2. Ujjayini 3. Champa 4. Shravasti

Correct Answer: C [P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1]

Explanation:

Anga – Champa; Kosala – Shravasti; Avanti – Ujjayini; Gandhara – Taxila.

2.  
Chronological orderArrange the dynasties of Magadha in order:
1. Nanda
2. Haryanka
3. Maurya
4. Shishunaga

Correct Answer: D [2, 4, 1, 3]

Explanation:

Haryanka (1st) → Shishunaga (2nd) → Nanda (3rd) → Maurya (4th)

3.  
Match the followingMatch the Buddhist council with its place:
P. First Q. Second R. Third S. Fourth
1. Vaishali 2. Pataliputra 3. Kashmir 4. Rajagriha

Correct Answer: A [P-4, Q-1, R-2, S-3]

Explanation:

First – Rajagriha; Second – Vaishali; Third – Pataliputra; Fourth – Kashmir.

4.  
The Buddha's first sermon is called:

Correct Answer: B [Dharmachakra-pravartana]

Explanation:

Turning the wheel of law – first sermon at Sarnath; Mahabhinishkramana = leaving home; Mahaparinirvana = death.

5.  
Kanthaka was the name of the:

Correct Answer: A [horse on which Siddhartha left home]

Explanation:

Kanthaka – the horse; Channa – the charioteer.

6.  
Statement-basedWhich of the following are correct about Mahavira?
I. He was born at Kundagrama near Vaishali.
II. He attained kaivalya at the age of 35.
III. He died at Pavapuri.

Correct Answer: C [I and III only]

Explanation:

I ✓. II ✗. III ✓. Kaivalya at 42; enlightenment at 35 is the Buddha.

7.  
In Buddhist art, the horse stands for the Buddha's:

Correct Answer: B [Great Renunciation]

Explanation:

Horse – leaving home; lotus/bull – birth; Bodhi tree – enlightenment; stupa – death.

8.  
Odd one outFind the odd one out: Bimbisara, Ajatashatru, Udayin, Kalashoka

Correct Answer: D [Kalashoka]

Explanation:

Kalashoka was a Shishunaga ruler; Bimbisara, Ajatashatru and Udayin were Haryankas.

9.  
Assertion–Reason
A: Many Jains took up trade rather than farming.
R: Jainism insisted on strict non-injury to all living beings.

Correct Answer: A [Both A and R are true and R explains A]

Explanation:

Ploughing kills small creatures, so strict ahimsa pushed Jains towards trade – R explains A.

10.  
Reverse question'Ekarat' and 'Sarvakshatrantaka' were titles of:

Correct Answer: D [Mahapadma Nanda]

Explanation:

Mahapadma Nanda, founder of the Nanda dynasty.

11.  
The symbol of Parshvanatha, the 23rd tirthankara, is the:

Correct Answer: B [snake]

Explanation:

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

12.  
Spot My Mistake'The Buddha left home at 29, was enlightened at 35 at Sarnath and died at 80 at Kushinagar.' Which word is wrong?

Correct Answer: C [Sarnath]

Explanation:

Enlightenment was at Bodh Gaya; Sarnath is the first sermon.

13.  
Trick SpotterFastest way to answer 'Who was king at the Third Buddhist Council?'

Correct Answer: B [Recall the king string A-K-A-K and pick the third]

Explanation:

A-K-A-K → third = Ashoka.

14.  
Jain texts are known as:

Correct Answer: A [Agamas]

Explanation:

Jain Agamas in Prakrit (Ardhamagadhi); Tripitaka and Jatakas are Buddhist; Aranyakas are Vedic.

15.  
The capital of Matsya was:

Correct Answer: C [Viratnagar]

Explanation:

Matsya – Viratnagar; Surasena – Mathura; Kuru – Indraprastha; Panchala – Ahichchhatra.

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