Q1. The largest Buddhist temple in the world is located in?
a. India
b. Indonesia
c. Japan
d. China
Q2. Lord Buddha's image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called Bhumisparsha Mudra. It symbolizes
a. Buddha's calling of the Earth to watch over Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his meditation
b. Buddha's calling of the Earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations of Mara
c. Buddha's reminder to his followers that they all arise from the Earth and finally dissolve into the Earth, and thus this life is transitory
d. Both the statements (a) and (b) are correct in this context
Q3. Among the following who was the personal physician of Gautama Buddha?
a. Sushruta
b. Charak
c. Jeevaka
d. Nagarjuna
Q4. The Buddha delivered his first sermon, known as 'Turning of the wheel of law' at?
a. Sanchi
b. Sarnath
c. Sravasti
d. Bodh Gaya
Q5. In Buddhism, what does Patimokkha stand for?
a. A description of Mahayana
b. A description of Hinayana
c. The rules of the Sangha
d. The questions of King Menander
Q6. What is the symbol of the birth of Gautama Buddha?
a. Bodhi Tree
b. Lotus and Bull
c. Stupa
d. Wheel
Q7. The sacred book of Buddhism is called?
a. Tripitakas
b. Jatakas
c. Angas
d. Triratnas
Q8. Where did Buddha attain Parinirvana?
a. Bodh Gaya
b. Kushinagara
c. Rajgriha
d. Vaishali
Q9. The monk who influenced Ashoka to embrace Buddhism was?
a. Vishnu Gupta
b. Upa Gupta
c. Brahma Gupta
d. Brihadratha
Q10. Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightment?
a. Sarnath
b. Bodhgaya
c. Kapilvastu
d. Rajgriha
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