241UPPSC2000HistoryEnglish
Karmapa Lama belongs to which of the following sects of Tibetan Buddhism?
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Correct option: B — Kangyupa
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- 242BPSC2001HistoryEnglish
Mahabodhi Temple has been built at Bodh Gaya where
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Correct option: B — Gautama Buddha received enlightenment
- 243BPSC2008HistoryEnglish
The ‘Bodhi Vriksh’ in Bodh Gaya belongs to which generation of its family?
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Correct option: D — Sixth
- 244UPPSC2012HistoryEnglish
Which of the following Buddhist sacred place is situated on the bank of river Niranjana?
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Correct option: A — Bodh Gaya
- 245UPPSC1991HistoryEnglish
The teachings of Buddha are related to
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Correct option: D — Purity and holiness of conduct
- 246UPPSC1999HistoryEnglish
Who among the following wanted to become the leader of the Sangha even during the lifetime of Buddha?
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Correct option: A — Devadatta
- 247UKPSC2002HistoryEnglish
Whom of the following did Gautam Buddha nominate for the leadership of Buddhist Sangha after his death?
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Correct option: D — None of the above
- 248UPSC1998HistoryEnglish
The concept of Eightfold path forms the theme of
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Correct option: D — Dharma Chakra Pravartana Sutra
- 249UPPSC2010HistoryEnglish
The entry of women as a ‘Bhikshuni’ into the Buddhist Sangha was allowed by Gautam Buddha at
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Correct option: B — Vaishali
- 250UPPSC2003HistoryEnglish
What is ‘Tripitaka’?
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Correct option: D — Collection of the preachings of Buddha
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