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1.
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:
- Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism.
- Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism.
- The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas fostered Mahayana Buddhism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [2020]
2.
With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs:
- Parivrajaka — Renunciant and Wanderer;
- Shramana — Priest with a high status;
- Upasaka — Lay follower of Buddhism.
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched? [2020]
3.
Consider the following:
- Deification of the Buddha;
- Treading the path of Bodhisattvas;
- Image worship and rituals.
Which of the above is/are the feature/features of Mahayana Buddhism? [2019]
4.
With reference to the religious practices in India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs to: [2018]
5.
With reference to Indian History, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world? [2018]
6.
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:
7.
With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and Epictales was the profession of who of the following? [2016]
8.
Consider the following statements:
- 'Bijak' is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal.
- The Philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [2014]
9.
Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy? [2014]
10.
With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school?
- Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of soul.
- Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.
Which of the statements are correct? [2013]
