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SSC CGL History – Mahajanapadas, Buddhism & Jainism – Level 3 · Challenge – 10 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.  
Chronological orderArrange chronologically:
1. Udayin makes Pataliputra the capital
2. Battle of the Hydaspes
3. Bimbisara annexes Anga
4. Second Buddhist Council at Vaishali

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

Explanation:

Bimbisara annexes Anga (Bimbisara's reign) → Udayin makes Pataliputra the capital (Udayin's reign) → Second Buddhist Council at Vaishali (c.

2.  
Statement-basedWhich statements about Shishunaga are correct?
I. He destroyed the power of Avanti.
II. For a time he moved the capital of Magadha to Vaishali.
III. He called the Second Buddhist Council.

Correct Answer: B [I and II only]

Explanation:

I ✓. II ✓. III ✗. The Second Council met under his son Kalashoka.

3.  
Match the followingMatch the event of the Buddha's life with its symbol:
P. Birth Q. Enlightenment R. First sermon S. Mahaparinirvana
1. Stupa 2. Lotus and bull 3. Bodhi tree 4. Wheel

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

Explanation:

Birth – Lotus and bull; Enlightenment – Bodhi tree; First sermon – Wheel; Mahaparinirvana – Stupa.

4.  
Which pair is NOT correctly matched?

Correct Answer: A [Kanthaka – the Buddha's charioteer]

Explanation:

Kanthaka was the horse; the charioteer was Channa.

5.  
How many statements are trueHow many of these pairs (person – role) are correct?
I. Ananda – closest companion of the Buddha
II. Upali – recited the Vinaya
III. Moggaliputta Tissa – president of the First Council
IV. Mahakassapa – president of the First Council

Correct Answer: C [Only three]

Explanation:

I ✓. II ✓. III ✗. IV ✓. Moggaliputta Tissa presided over the Third Council.

6.  
The Jain triratna consists of:

Correct Answer: C [right faith, right knowledge, right conduct]

Explanation:

Jain three jewels; Buddha–Dhamma–Sangha is the Buddhist Triratna.

7.  
Assertion–Reason
A: Rajagriha was a safe capital for Magadha.
R: Rajagriha was surrounded by hills.

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

Explanation:

The ring of hills made it a natural fortress – R explains A.

8.  
Shishunaga of Magadha is remembered for destroying the power of:

Correct Answer: D [Avanti]

Explanation:

Shishunaga ended Avanti's power; Bimbisara had earlier annexed Anga.

9.  
The Mahayana form of Buddhism is marked by:

Correct Answer: B [worship of Buddha images and belief in Bodhisattvas]

Explanation:

Mahayana – Bodhisattvas, images, Sanskrit texts.

10.  
The Jain idea that truth can be seen from many viewpoints is called:

Correct Answer: D [Anekantavada]

Explanation:

Anekantavada/Syadvada – Jain; niyati – Ajivika fate; anatta – Buddhist no-self.

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