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Q1Consider the following statements: 1. Gautama Buddha was born in Lumbini, which is now in Nepal. 2. He attained enlightenment under a Mahabodhi tree at Sarnath. 3. He delivered his first sermon at Bodh Gaya. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?MediumSolve →Q2Which one of the following Buddhist texts contains the Buddha’s teachings in the form of dialogues?MediumSolve →Q3Which of the following statements about the Four Noble Truths are correct? 1. Life is full of suffering (Dukkha). 2. There is a cause for suffering (Samudaya). 3. Suffering can be ended (Nirodha). 4. There is a path leading to the cessation of suffering (Magga). Select the correct answer:MediumSolve →Q4Which Buddhist Council resulted in the final compilation of the Abhidhamma Pitaka?MediumSolve →Q5Consider the following pairs: Site Importance Sarnath First sermon Kushinagar Enlightenment Bodh Gaya Mahaparinirvana Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?MediumSolve →Q6Which sect of Buddhism believed in the existence of Bodhisattvas?MediumSolve →Q7Consider the following: 1. Hinayana believes Buddha is a teacher only. 2. Mahayana worships Buddha as God. 3. Vajrayana incorporates Tantric elements. Which is correct?MediumSolve →Q8The ‘Middle Path’ refers to:MediumSolve →Q9Who was the patron king of the Fourth Buddhist Council?MediumSolve →Q10Which of these Buddhist texts is written in Pali?MediumSolve →

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