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Past Paper MCQ
Who is recognized as a leader in Buddhism?
Correct Answer: B. Gautama Buddha
One-liner
The recognized leader and founder of Buddhism is Gautama Buddha.
2.
The language of discourse/lectures of Gautam Buddha was?
Correct Answer: D. Pali
One-liner
Gautam Buddha delivered his discourses in Pali, the language of the common people of his time.
3.
Siddhartha was the original name of _?
Correct Answer: B. Buddha
One-liner
Siddhartha was the original name of Buddha (Gautama Buddha), the founder of Buddhism.
4.
Gautam Buddha was born in?
Correct Answer: D. 623 BC
One-liner
Gautam Buddha was born in 623 BC in Lumbini, present-day Nepal.
5.
When was Gautam Buddha born?
Correct Answer: B. Nepal
One-liner
Gautam Buddha was born in Nepal, at Lumbini in the Terai plains.
6.
For how many years did Mahavira practice asceticism in the wilderness without any clothing?
Correct Answer: D. 12 years
One-liner
Mahavira practiced asceticism in the wilderness without any clothing for 12 years before attaining Kevala Jnana (supreme knowledge).
7.
Past Paper MCQ
Gautama Buddha was born in 563 BC in which country?
Correct Answer: C. Nepal
One-liner
Gautama Buddha was born in 563 BC in Nepal, at Lumbini near the Shakya capital of Kapilavastu.
8.
Which religious tradition considers the Tripitakas as their sacred books?
Correct Answer: B. Buddhism
One-liner
The Tripitakas, also known as the "Three Baskets," are the sacred scriptures of Buddhism.
9.
Who founded Buddhism in India?
Correct Answer: D. Gautama Buddha
One-liner
Buddhism was founded in India by Gautama Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama), who attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya in the 6th century BCE.
10.
Gautam Budha is the founder of which religion?
Correct Answer: C. Buddhism
One-liner
Gautam Buddha is the founder of Buddhism.

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