{"id":6229,"date":"2026-02-02T16:59:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T16:59:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=6229"},"modified":"2026-02-02T16:59:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T16:59:33","slug":"mcqs-based-on-ancient-history-29","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=6229","title":{"rendered":"MCQs Based On Ancient History &#8211; (29)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. Which ruler is associated with distributing the relics of Buddha and constructing stupas over them?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Bimbisara<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Ajatashatru<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Ashoka<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Kanishka<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. Ashoka <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Emperor Ashoka (3rd century BCE), after embracing Buddhism, played a vital role in spreading it across India and beyond. According to the Ashokavadana (a Buddhist text), he collected the relics of the Buddha and redistributed them to build 84,000 stupas throughout his empire.<br\/>\nThis act symbolized the universal presence of Buddha\u2019s teachings.\nThe Lumbini pillar inscription also confirms that Ashoka visited Lumbini to commemorate the Buddha\u2019s birth. His patronage transformed Buddhism from a regional sect into a pan-Indian and international faith.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. The <em>Harmika<\/em> in a stupa represents:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The relic chamber<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The railing around the mound<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The abode of gods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The umbrella of protection<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. The abode of gods <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> A stupa is a hemispherical mound built to enshrine sacred relics. Its key architectural parts include:<br\/>\n\n&bull; Anda \u2013 The dome or mound symbolizing the world mountain (Meru).<br\/>\n\n&bull; Harmika \u2013 A square railing or platform at the top of the dome representing the heavenly realm or abode of gods.<br\/>\n\n&bull; Yashti \u2013 The central pillar or mast arising from the harmika.<br\/>\n\n&bull; Chhatra (umbrella) \u2013 Symbol of royal dignity and spiritual protection.<br\/>\n\n&bull; Vedika (railing) \u2013 Separates the sacred and secular areas.<br\/>\nThis architectural symbolism mirrors Buddhist cosmology, linking earth, heaven, and enlightenment.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the rise of Buddhism and Jainism?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Reaction of Kshatriyas against Brahmanical dominance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Support of Vaishyas seeking social uplift<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Desire for animal sacrifice in agriculture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Common people\u2019s acceptance of simple and ethical life<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. Desire for animal sacrifice in agriculture <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> In the 6th century BCE, socio-economic and political changes led to the emergence of new religions like Buddhism and Jainism.<br\/>\nReasons for their rise include:<br\/>\n\n&bull; Kshatriya reaction: Opposition to Brahmanical rituals and hierarchy.<br\/>\n\n&bull; New agrarian economy: Encouraged preservation of animals essential for ploughing and transport.<br\/>\n\n&bull; Support from Vaishyas: Merchants and traders favored non-violence, equality, and peace, conducive to trade.<br\/>\n\n&bull; Commoners\u2019 attraction: Simplicity, moral conduct, and equality appealed to the masses.<br\/>\nHence, the idea of animal sacrifice contradicted the agrarian and ethical values of the time.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4. The <em>Eightfold Path<\/em> in Buddhism is also known as:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Triratna<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Ashtangika Marga<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Panchsila<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Dasa Dhamma<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Ashtangika Marga <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Eightfold Path (Ashtangika Marga) provides a practical guideline for achieving liberation (Nirvana). It is divided into three ethical and mental disciplines:<br\/>\n\n(1) Prajna (Wisdom): Right View, Right Intention.<br\/>\n\n(2) Sila (Moral Conduct): Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood.<br\/>\n\n(3) Samadhi (Concentration): Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration.<br\/>\nThe path avoids extremes of self-indulgence and self-mortification \u2014 hence called the Middle Path (Majjhima Patipada).\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q5. Which of the following places is correctly matched with the event in Buddha\u2019s life?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Sarnath \u2013 Birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Bodh Gaya \u2013 Enlightenment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Kusinagara \u2013 First Sermon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Lumbini \u2013 Death<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Bodh Gaya \u2013 Enlightenment <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Four Great Sites (Chaturmahapratiharya) in the life of the Buddha are:<br\/>\n\n1. Lumbini (Nepal) \u2013 Birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama.<br\/>\n\n2. Bodh Gaya (Bihar) \u2013 Attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree.<br\/>\n\n3. Sarnath (UP) \u2013 Delivered the First Sermon (Dhammachakra Pravartana).<br\/>\n\n4. Kusinagara (UP) \u2013 Attained Mahaparinirvana (death).<br\/>\nThese became major Buddhist pilgrimage centres, each marked by stupas and monuments built by Ashoka and later dynasties.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q1. Which ruler is associated with distributing the relics of Buddha and constructing stupas over them? View Answer Correct Option: 3. Ashoka Explanation: Emperor Ashoka (3rd century BCE), after embracing Buddhism, played a vital role in spreading it across India and beyond. 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