MBE Junior Paper 2017

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Time: 1.5 hour
There are 75 questions in this paper, answer all the questions. Full Score is 75 points.
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【Disclaimer】
The suggested answers are prepared by the MBMC Sunday Dhamma School (MSDS) with a view to assist the candidates in their preparation for the Malaysian Buddhist Examination. While due care is taken in preparation of the answers, if any error or omission is noticed, the same may be brought to the attention of the MSDS. MSDS is not in anyway responsible for the correctness or otherwise of the answers published herein.

Q1. Where was Prince Siddhattha Gotama born?

1 point

A. Deer Park

B. Jetavana Grove

C. Lumbini Park

D. Isipatana

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Q2. What is the name of the father of Prince Siddhattha Gotama?

1 point

A. King Suppabuddha

B. King Sukkodana

C. King Ajattasattu

D. King Suddhodana

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Q3. Who was the wife of Prince Siddhattha Gotama?

1 point

A. Princess Pamita

B. Princess Anjali

C. Queen Dandapani

D. Princess Yasodhara

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Q4. Who was the ascetic who came to visit the baby Prince Siddhattha Gotama and foreseeing the child’s future saluted him?

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A. Alara Kalama

B. Asita

B. Kondana

D. Kasappa

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Q5. How many palaces were built for Prince Siddhattha Gotama?

1 point

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

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Q6. Under the Rose Apple Tree, Prince Siddhattha Gotama attained the __ jhana or ecstasy.

1 point

A. 1st

B. 2nd

C. 3rd

D. 4th

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Q7. The Prince Siddhattha Gotama left the palace with his horse ___(1) and his charioteer ___(2).

1 point

A. (1) Channa, (2) Cinca

B. (1) Kanthaka, (2) Channa

C. (1) Balika, (2) Tapasu

D. (1) Garuka, (2) Panna

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Q8. Ascetic Gotama meditated and attained Enlightenment under the ____ tree.

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A. Ajapala

B. Bodhi

C. Candana

D. Mango

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Q9. Arrange the sequence of the Four(4) Sights experienced by Prince Siddhattha accordingly. (I.) Sick man; (II.) Old man; (III.) Monk; (IV.) Dead man

1 point

A. I, II, III, IV

B. I, IV, II, III

C. II, I, IV, III

D. III, I, II, IV

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Q10. Who were Prince Siddhattha’s teachers before he gained Enlightenment? (I.) Sajaya; (II.) Alara Kalama; III.) Uddaka Ramaputta; (IV.) Asita

1 point

A. I and II

B. II and III

C. III and IV

D. I and IV

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Q11. Rahula was the only son of Prince Siddhattha. What is the meaning of “Rahu”?

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A. Lovely

B. Bright

C. Fetter

D. Brave

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Q12. How many ascetics were present when the Buddha preached the first sermon at the Deer Park?

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A. 5

B. 60

C. 500

D. 1000

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Q13. Who donated the golden Jetavana grove to the Buddha?

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A. Prince Ajattasattu

B. Anatthapindika

C. King Bimbisara

D. Anurudha

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Q14. Who was the famous murderer who made a garland of fingers out of his victims and later became an Arahant?

1 point

A. Gula - Guli

B. Angulimala

C. Devadatta

D. King Pasenadi

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Q15. After the Buddha’s Enlightenment, how many weeks did the Buddha stay concentrated and focussed at the place of Enlightenment?

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A. One week

B. Three weeks

C. Five weeks

D. Seven weeks

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Q16. Which precept is related to Right Speech?

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A. First Precept

B. Second Precept

C. Third Precept

D. Fourth Precept

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Q17. Which Noble Truth teaches on the cause of suffering?

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A. First

B. Second

C. Third

D. Fourth

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Q18. The Middle Path involves the giving up of the two extremes. What are the two extremes? (I.) Self–mortification; (II.) Sensual Pleasures; (III.) Loving–Kindness; (IV.) Dhamma

1 point

A. I and II

B. II and III

C. II and IV

D. I and IV

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Q19. What does the Middle Path refer to?

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A. Four Noble Truth

B. The Three Refuges

C. Noble Eightfold Path

D. The Eight Precepts

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Q20. Which of the following leads to wisdom? (I.) Right Speech; (II.) Right Livelihood; (III.) Right View; (IV.) Right Thought

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A. I and II

B. II and III

C. III and IV

D. I and IV

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Q21. What is Kamma and Vipaka? (I.) Cause and Effect; (II.) Action and Reaction; (III.) Right and Wrong; (IV.) Intention and Non Intention

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A. I and II

B. II and III

C. III and IV

D. I and IV

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Q22. Which precept is related to sexual-misconduct?

1 point

A. First

B. Second

C. Third

D. Fourth

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Q23. Which of the following are meritorious actions? (I.) Generosity; (II.) Morality; (III.) Meditation; (IV.) Associating with fools

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A. I, II and III

B. I, II and IV

C. I, III and IV

D. II, III and IV

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Q24. Who were the two (2) chief disciples of the Buddha?

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A. Tapassu and Bhallika

B. Kondanna and Assaji

C. Sariputta and Moggallana

D. Ananda and Rahula

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Q25. Which disciple of the Buddha was instrumental in setting-up of the “Order of the Nuns?

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A. Maha-Kassapa

B. Ananda

C. Upali

D. Sariputta

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Q26. Who was the first lady to join the Order of the Nuns?

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A. Princess Yasodhara

B. Queen Maha Maya

C. Maha Pajapati Gotami

D. Queen Malika

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Q27. Who was ordained at the age of seven?

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A. Moggallana

B. Maha-Kassapa

C. Ananda

D. Rahula

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Q28. Which disciple of the Buddha was famous for his Dhutangga practice?

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A. Ananda

B. Maha-Kassapa

C. Kondanna

D. Sariputta

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Q29. What is the meaning of the “Triple Gem?

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A. Sila, Samadhi and Panna

B. Dana, Sila and Bhavana

C. Buddha, Boddhisatta and Arahant

D. Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha

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Q30. What is the meaning of Upasaka and Upasika?

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A. Members of the Sangha

B. Lay Buddhist disciples

C. Yogis

D. Ascetics

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Q31. Who was the leading female supporter of the Buddha well known for her generosity?

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A. Yasodhara

B. Visakha

C. Kisa Gotami

D. Uppalavanna

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Q32. Which King donated the bamboo grove to the Buddha?

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A. King Suddhodana

B. King Pasenadi

C. King Bimbisara

D. King Ajattasattu

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Q33. How did the Buddha stop Nalagiri the elephant from attacking Him and others?

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A. With the help of King Bimbisara’s soldiers.

B. With the help of Sangha members.

C. With the power of metta (loving-kindness)

D. Through self-sacrifice

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Q34. Mara’s three daughters came to entice the Buddha on the fifth week of His Enlightenment. Mara’s three daughters were ____.

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A. Tanha, Arati and Raga

B. Bhaya, Dosa and Raga

C. Vici Kiccha, Moha and Dosa

D. Arati, Thina-Middha and Makkha-Thambha

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Q35. Which sutta or discourse is related to blessing?

1 point

A. Karaniya Metta Sutta

B. Angulimala

C. Dhammacakkappavatana Sutta

D. Mangala Sutta

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Q36. Which is the discourse on jewels?

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A. Jaya Mangalam

B. Ratana Sutta

C. Sigalovada Sutta

D. Anicca Sutta

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Q37. What does the Sigalavoda Sutta teach?

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A. The Lay person Code of Discipline

B. Vinaya rules

C. Impermanence of life

D. The Four Noble Truths

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Q38. What were the last words of the Buddha before his passing away?

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A. “Thus have I heard”.

B. “Go forth for the good of the many”.

C. “ O, house builder, thou shall build no house again”

D. “Strive with diligence”

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Q39. Who is known as the “Father of Sangha”, being the first Arahant to preside over the first Sangha Council after the Maha Pari-Nibbana of the Buddha?

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A. Ananda

B. Sariputta

C. Maha-Kassapa

D. Moggallana

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Q40. Who tried to disparage the Buddha and caused a schism in the Sangha?

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A. Ajatasattu

B. Devadatta

C. Suppabuddha

D. Cinca

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Q41. The Buddha’s ministry lasted for how many years?

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A. 35 years

B. 40 years

C. 45 years

D. 50 years

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Q42. When a monk goes on alms rounds, what are the dana items that can be offered to him? (I.) Food and drinks; (II.) Money and jewels; (III.) Silk and perfumes; (IV.) Medicines

1 point

A. I and II

B. II and III

C. III and IV

D. I and IV

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Q43. How long is the Vassa period or Rains retreat?

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A. One month

B. Two months

C. Three months

D. Four months

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Q44. What is offered to the Sangha at the end of the Vassa period? (I.) Robes; (II.) Alms bowl; (III.) Umbrella; (IV.) Cash

1 point

A. I, II and III

B. I, II and IV

C. I, III and IV

D. II, III and IV

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Q45. What are the three roots of evil which the Buddha taught to be the cause of suffering? (I.) Greed; (II.) Hatred; (III.) Delusion; (IV.) Laziness

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A. I, II and III

B. I, II and IV

C. I, III and IV

D. II, III and IV

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Q46. How many Arahants attended the First Sangha Council at Rajagaha?

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A. 50

B. 250

C. 500

D. 1000

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Q47. During the First Sangha Council, who recited the Vinaya Rules?

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A. Ananda

B. Maha-Kassapa

C. Upali

D. Rahula

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Q48. On what day, Buddhists around the world commemorate the birth, enlightenment and passing away of the Buddha?

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A. Uposatha Day

B. Vesak Day

C. Kathina Day

D. New Year Day

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Q49. What Buddhist symbols can be seen at Buddhist temples? (I.) Swastika; (II.) Stupa; (III.) Dhamma Cakkha; (IV.) Crucifix

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A. I, II and III

B. I, II and IV

C. I, III and IV

D. II, III and IV

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Q50. What colour is not in the Buddhist Flag?

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A. White

B. Yellow

C. Green

D. Blue

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Q51. How does a person overcome hatred?

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A. By revenge

B. By punishment

C. By loving-kindness

D. By gossiping

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Q52. Why was the Buddha called ‘acchariyamanussa’? He was ____.

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A. the Universal Monarch

B. the King of India

C. the Creator God

D. an extraordinary man

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Q53. What must a lay Buddhist NOT cultivate?

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A. Sila, Samadhi and Panna.

B. Dana, Sila and Bhavana.

C. Lobha, Dosa and Moha.

D. Metta, Karuna and Mudita.

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Q54. What constitutes suffering? (I.) Birth; (II.) Death; (III.) Self-indulgence; (IV.) Nibbana

1 point

A. I, II and III

B. I, II and IV

C. I, III and IV

D. II, III and IV

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Q55. What are the three (3) factors of the Noble Eightfold Path that lead to Samadhi? (I.) Right Thoughts; (II.) Right Effort; (III.) Right Mindfulness; (IV.) Right Concentration

1 point

A. I, II and III

B. I, II and IV

C. I, III and IV

D. II, III and IV

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Q56. Where did the Buddha pass away into Maha Pari-Nibbana?

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A. Lumbini

B. Sarnath

C. Vesali

D. Kushinara

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Q57. According to the Buddha, what is the fore-runner of all things?

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A. Body

B. Speech

C. Mind

D. Kamma

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Q58. What is the best meditation method for children?

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A. 32 body parts contemplation

B. Vipassana meditation

C. Metta meditation

D. Samadhi meditation

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Q59. Who is a once-returner?

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A. Arahant

B. Sakadagami

C. Sotapanna

D. Anagami

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Q60. What is the meaning of “Buddham Saranam Gacchami”?

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A. To the Buddha I go for refuge.

B. To the Buddha I pay homage.

C. To the Buddha I seek blessing.

D. To the Buddha I ask for forgiveness

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Q61. Which of the following is NOT part of the Vinaya Rules? (I.) Monks are not allowed to take intoxicants. (II.) Monks are allowed to eat evening meals. (III.) Monks are allowed to do business. (IV.) Monks are allowed to accept requisities

1 point

A. I and II

B. II and III

C. III and IV

D. I and IV

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Q62. Which disciple of the Buddha developed very strong psychic power?

1 point

A. Ananda

B. Anurudha

C. Maha-Kasappa

D. Moggallana

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Q63. How did the Buddha move from place to place to preach the Dhamma?

1 point

A. By chariot

B. On horseback

C. On foot

D. By caravan

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Q64. Owing to his evil deeds, he was reborn in a woeful state. To whom does this statement refer to?

1 point

A. Angulimala

B. Anathapindika

C. Assaji

D. Devadatta

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Q65. What are the chief roots of kamma? (I.) Impatience; (II.) Laziness; (III.) Ignorance; (IV.) Craving

1 point

A. I and II

B. II and III

C. III and IV

D. I and IV

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Q66. Which king was responsible for making Buddhism a world religion?

1 point

A. King Bimbisara

B. King Asoka

C. King Pasenadi

D. King Ajattsattu

Clear selection

Q67. Which evil deeds are committed by bodily action? (I.) stealing; (II.) killing; (III.) slandering; (IV.) sexual misconduct

1 point

A. I, II and III

B. I, II and IV

C. I, III and IV

D. II, III and IV

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Q68. “Sabba papassa akaranam, Kusalassa upasampada, Sacitta pariyodapanam” What is the meaning of the above advice?

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A. Be happy, be wise and peaceful.

B. Avoid evil, do good and purify your mind.

C. By oneself is evil done, by oneself is evil left undone.

D. Hatred can only cease with love and not with hatred.

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Q69. To which country, did King Asoka send his son, Arahant Mahinda to spread the Dhamma?

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A. Japan

B. China

C. Sri Lanka

D. Indonesia

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Q70. Which is NOT a meritorious action?

1 point

A. Listening to the doctrine

B. Challenging elders to a debate

C. Expounding the doctrine

D. Transference of merit

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Q71. In the order of nuns, who were the two chief female disciples of the Buddha? (I.) Yasodhara; (II.) Khema; (III.) Uppalavanna; (IV.) Maha Pajapati Gotami

1 point

A. I and II

B. II and III

C. III and IV

D. I and IV

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Q72. In Buddhism, who is the ‘best friend’ of a husband?

1 point

A. His boss

B. His mother

C. His father

D. His wife

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Q73. What is the ultimate goal in the spiritual progress of a Buddhist?

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A. Heaven

B. Brahma world

C. Nibbana

D. Jhana

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Q74. Why is the Buddha against the Caste System? (I.) By birth one is an outcaste. (II.) By birth one is a Brahman. (III.) By deeds one is an outcaste. (IV.) By deeds one is a Brahman.

1 point

A. I and II

B. II and III

C. III and IV

D. I and IV

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Q75. Who offered the Buddha’s last Meal?

1 point

A. Channa

B. Cunda

C. Cinca

D. Sujata

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