BUDDHISM

BUDDHISM

Consider the following statements. 1. The early Chaityagrihas and Viharas of Guntupalle in West Godavari district are ro

This one is about checking statements. In Buddhism, the true statements together make Both 1 and 2 are right. That is what the question wants. Read each statement like a small fact, tick the ones you know are true, and you will reach the same set.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2017] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Buddhism and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Why did Buddhism start declining in India in the early medieval times? 1. Buddha was by that time considered as one of t

The main idea is really simple. In Buddhism, why did Buddhism start declining in India is always linked with Only 1. That is the point the question is checking. Once you know this link, you will feel confident. It is one of those questions that rewards simple revision.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2010] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Buddhism and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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The reason included in the expansion of Buddhism. 1. The simplicity of religion 2. Special appeal towards Dalits 3. Miss

Okay, so here is the simple version. The reason included in the expansion of points to 1, 2, 3 and 4. In Buddhism, this is taught as a basic fact. You do not need a long story for it. Just remember the connection and move on. It will come back to you in the exam.

Ref: [Tripura PSC (Pre) 2019 UPPCS (Pre) 2009] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Buddhism and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Buddhism? 1. It did not reject caste and class. 2. It challenge

Do not rush 'not' questions. This one wants the one that is different, and in Buddhism that is 1, 2 and 3. 1, 2 and 3 has its own story that sets it apart. If you spot that story, you will pick it without confusion.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1998] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Buddhism and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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According to philosophy of Buddhism. Assertion (A) : Rejected the concept of Rebirth. Reason (R) : Soul is mortal. Choos

In Assertion-Reason, check both parts calmly. Here, the combination that fits is (A) is false, but (R) is true. In Buddhism, this is how Assertion and Reason are linked. If you check Assertion first, then Reason, then the link, the answer becomes clear. That is the simple way to do it.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2006] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Buddhism and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Lord Buddha preached the following four noble truths. Put them in correct order using the code given below. 1. There is

For order questions, think of a timeline. In Buddhism, the events happened in the order 1, 4, 2, 3. That is the answer. If you place the first event and the last event in your mind, the middle ones fall into place. It is easier than it looks.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2006] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Buddhism and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism? 1.

Think of it like this. When the question talks about with reference to the history of ancient, your mind should go straight to 2 and 3. In Buddhism, this is a very common fact. Teachers often repeat it because it comes in exams again and again. Just keep this one line in your head.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2012] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Buddhism and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Which of the following were common to both Buddhism and Jainism? 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment. 2

You know, this one is quite easy if you have read Buddhism once. Which of the following were common to is all about 2, 3 and 4. That is the whole story here. No need to make it hard. Just remember 2, 3 and 4 for this topic and you are done.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 1996] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Buddhism and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Out of two statements below first is Assertion (A) and second is Reason (R), carefully read both statements. Assertion (

Let us keep Assertion-Reason simple. In Buddhism, the right combination here is (A) and (R) both are true and (R).... First ask, is Assertion true? Then, is Reason true? Then, does Reason explain Assertion? When you answer those three, you get (A) and (R) both are true and (R)....

Ref: [41st BPSC (Pre) 1996] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Buddhism and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements. 1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were t

This one is about checking statements. In Buddhism, the true statements together make Only 2. That is what the question wants. Read each statement like a small fact, tick the ones you know are true, and you will reach the same set.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2017] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Buddhism and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements. 1. The concept of Bodhisattva is ce

This one is about checking statements. In Buddhism, the true statements together make Only 2 and 3. That is what the question wants. Read each statement like a small fact, tick the ones you know are true, and you will reach the same set.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2016] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Buddhism and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? 1. Lothal : Ancient dockyard 2. Sarnath : First Sermon of Buddha 3.

This question wants the pair that is matched rightly, and that is 1, 2 and 4. In Buddhism, this pair is famous. Learn it as one line and you will remember it. It is a direct fact, so no need to overthink it.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 1998] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Buddhism and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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