Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
1
Which clan did Mahavira belong to?
Answer:
Jnatrika
Vardhamana Mahavira belonged to the Jnatrika clan of Kshatriyas.
2
The second Jain Council was held at:
Answer:
Vallabhi
The Second Jain Council was held at Vallabhi in Gujarat in the 5th or 6th Century AD, where the Jain scriptures were finally compiled.
3
Which of the following sites is NOT associated with the life of Buddha?
Answer:
Puri
Puri (in Odisha) is a Hindu pilgrimage site known for the Jagannath Temple. Sarnath, Kushinagar, and Bodh Gaya are pivotal locations in Buddha's life.
4
The 'Milinda Panho' is a dialogue between King Menander and which Buddhist monk?
Answer:
Nagasena
Milinda Panho (Questions of Milinda) is a famous Buddhist text recording the dialogue between the Indo-Greek King Menander (Milinda) and the monk Nagasena.
5
Who was the teacher of Gautama Buddha before he attained enlightenment?
Answer:
Alara Kalama
Alara Kalama was one of the teachers under whom Siddhartha studied meditation before he sought enlightenment on his own.
6
Which Buddhist sect believes in the worship of Buddha as an idol/god?
Answer:
Mahayana
Mahayana Buddhism introduced the worship of Buddha and Bodhisattvas in the form of idols/statues, treating him as a deity.
7
In which place did Buddha attain Mahaparinirvana (Death)?
Answer:
Kushinagar
Buddha died (attained Mahaparinirvana) in Kushinagar at the age of 80.
8
The philosophy of 'Sallekhana' or 'Santhara' relates to:
Answer:
Jain ritual death by fasting
Sallekhana is the Jain religious practice of voluntarily fasting to death by gradually reducing food and liquid intake.
9
Mahavira's first disciple was:
Answer:
Jamali
Jamali, who was Mahavira's son-in-law, became his first disciple.
10
Which of the following is considered the 'Light of Asia'?
Answer:
Gautama Buddha
Gautama Buddha is famously referred to as the 'Light of Asia' (a title popularized by Edwin Arnold's poem).