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Practice 30 Buddhism questions with detailed answers and explanations. Free MCQs, PYQs, and mock test questions for NEET, JEE, GATE, SSC and more.

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Practice by Exam:History(12)General Studies(4)Indian History(3)General Knowledge(2)General Awareness(2)Social Studies(2)History and Culture(1)History@NUM: 40(1)

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All Buddhism Questions(1–30 of 30)

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Q1mediummcqAncient HistorySSC CGL2026
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Which of the following Indo-Greek kings was mentioned in the Buddhist text Milindapanho as Milinda?
Q2mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2018 Higher Secondary Level2026
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वि नयपि टक एक प्रसि द्ध ________ है।
Q3mediummcqHistoryWest Bengal Civil Services2026
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Who was the writer of ‘Buddha Charita’?
Q4mediummcqGeneral StudiesWBCS Prelims2026
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Where did Gautama Buddha deliver his first sermon?
Q5mediummcqHistoryWBCS Prelims2026
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According to Buddhism the cause of all sorrow is
Q6hardmcqHistoryCompetitive Exam2026
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Which of the following was a Buddhist genealogical text?
Q7mediummcqHistoryGeneral Knowledge2026
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Which Buddhist text provides an account of the 16 Mahajanpadas of the 6th century B.C.?
Q8mediummcqHistoryGeneral Knowledge2026
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Who among the following presided over the first Buddhist Council?
Q9mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2021 Question Paper (09-Feb-2022) (Shift-1)2026
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In the context of Buddhism, 'Mahayana' meant the:
Q10mediummcqHistoryCompetitive Exams2026
Ashoka sent his son Mahendra to which of the following neighbouring countries to propagate Buddhism in ancient India?
Q11easymcqGeneral StudiesAdda2472026
The book Vinaya Pitaka is related to:
Q12mediummcqHistoryCompetitive Exam2026
The famous physician during Buddha's time was
Q13mediummcqIndian HistoryGeneral Knowledge Competitive Exams2026
How many Mahajanapadas were there during the age of Buddha?
Q14mediummcqHistoryCompetitive Exam2026
Where did Gautama Buddha attain Enlightenment?
Q15mediummcqGeneral StudiesCompetitive Exams2026
According to Buddhism, the cause of all sorrow is:
Q16mediummcqGeneral StudiesCompetitive Exams2026
The famous physician during Buddha's time was:
Q17mediummcqIndian Art & CultureGeneral Knowledge Competitive Exams2026
The tall sculptures on the Bharhut Stupa are the depictions of ________
Q18mediummcqIndian HistoryCompetitive Examination2026
The first sermon delivered by Gautama Buddha at Sarnath is historically called:
Q19easymcqHistory and CultureStaff Selection Commission2026
Stupas are a symbol of which of the following religions?
Q20mediummcqAncient Indian HistoryGeneral Studies Mock Test2026
Bhabru-Bairat rock edicts mainly depicting Ashokas' conversion to Buddhism is found in:
Q21mediummcqIndian HistorySSC CGL2026
Ashoka converted to which religion after the Kalinga war?
Q22mediummcqHistorySSC CGL2026
Where did Lord Buddha deliver his first sermon?
Q23mediummcqHistory@NUM: 40SSC CGL2026
Which Buddhist Council was held soon after the death of Gautam Buddha?
Q24mediummcqSocial StudiesUPTET Paper 2 (Social Science)2026
Which incident from the life of Buddha is symbolized by wheel in Indian Art?
Q25mediummcqHistoryUP Police Constable2026
In which city was the third Buddhist Council held?
Q26mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeIndian Competitive Exams2026
The book Vinaya Pitaka is related to:
Q27mediummcqHistorySSC CGL2026
What was the name of the mother of Gautama Buddha?
Q28mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exams2026
The famous ‘Ratnagiri Monastery’ is located in which Indian state?
Q29mediummcqHistoryPractice Test2026
What was the name of Siddhartha Gautama's wife before he became the Buddha?
Q30mediummcqSocial StudiesUPTET Paper 2 Social Science2016
The Second Buddhist Council was held during the reign of __________.

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