{"id":6244,"date":"2026-02-08T16:30:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T16:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=6244"},"modified":"2026-02-08T16:30:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T16:30:19","slug":"mcqs-based-on-ancient-history-31","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=6244","title":{"rendered":"MCQs Based On Ancient History &#8211; (31)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. Who was the first woman to be ordained as a Bhikkhuni (nun) in the Buddhist Sangha?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Yasodhara<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Mahapajapati Gotami<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Sujata<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Amrapali<\/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. Mahapajapati Gotami <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Mahapajapati Gotami, the Buddha\u2019s foster mother and aunt, was the first woman to be ordained as a nun in the Buddhist order (Sangha).\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. What was the primary reason for the construction of Stupas?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To serve as prayer halls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To preserve the relics of the Buddha<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To house monks and nuns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To mark trade routes<\/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. To preserve the relics of the Buddha <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Stupas were built to enshrine the relics of the Buddha \u2014 either bodily remains or sacred objects associated with him. Emperor Ashoka played a key role in building stupas across his empire.\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 symbol represents the Buddha\u2019s First Sermon at Sarnath?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Lotus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Horse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Dhammachakra (Wheel)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Bodhi Tree<\/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. Dhammachakra (Wheel) <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Dhammachakra or \u201cWheel of Law\u201d symbolizes the Buddha\u2019s first sermon at Sarnath, where he set the \u201cWheel of Dharma\u201d in motion, beginning the spread of his teachings.\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. What was the major reason the Vaishyas and mercantile groups supported Buddhism and Jainism?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">They rejected all forms of religion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">They wanted better social status and peace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">They were forced by kings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">They opposed trade restrictions<\/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. They wanted better social status and peace <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The merchant (Vaishya) class found Buddhism and Jainism appealing because these religions emphasized peace, moral conduct, and equality \u2014 providing them higher social respect than the rigid Brahmanical system.\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 parts of a Stupa represents the abode of gods?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Anda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Harmika<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Yashti<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Chhatri<\/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. Harmika <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Harmika is a small railing-like structure atop the dome (anda) symbolizing the abode of the gods. Above it rises the Yashti (mast) with a Chhatri (umbrella), representing protection and royalty.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q1. Who was the first woman to be ordained as a Bhikkhuni (nun) in the Buddhist Sangha? View Answer Correct Option: 2. Mahapajapati Gotami Explanation: Mahapajapati Gotami, the Buddha\u2019s foster mother and aunt, was the first woman to be ordained as a nun in the Buddhist order (Sangha). Q2. 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