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Buddhism 🧘‍♂️– 100+ Most Important Q&A Buddhism Important Questions Answers | Sects, Ashoka Children, Tripitaka | Hanuman STUDIES 1. Who founded Buddhism? → Gautama Buddha 2. What was the original name of Buddha? → Siddhartha 3. Where was Buddha born? → Lumbini 4. In which clan was Buddha born? → Shakya clan 5. What was Buddha’s father’s name? → Shuddhodana 6.What was Buddha’s mother’s name? → Maya Devi 7. At what age did Buddha leave home? → 29 years 8. What is the Great Renunciation called? → Mahabhinishkramana 9. Where did Buddha attain enlightenment? → Bodh Gaya 10. Under which tree did Buddha attain enlightenment? → Bodhi Tree 11. What is enlightenment called in Buddhism? → Nirvana 12. Where did Buddha give his first sermon? → Sarnath 13. What is the first sermon called? → Dharmachakra Pravartana 14. Where did Buddha die? → Kushinagar 15. What is Buddha’s death called? → Mahaparinirvana 16. What are the Four Noble Truths about? → Suffering and its end 17. What is the cause ...

 Jainism – 70 Important Questions & Answers Jainism 70 Important Questions Answers for Competitive Exams | Hanuman STUDIES 🔹 Basic Concepts Who was the founder of Jainism? 👉 Mahavira Who was the first Tirthankara of Jainism? 👉 Rishabhanatha How many Tirthankaras are there in Jainism? 👉 24 What is the real name of Mahavira? 👉 Vardhamana In which century did Mahavira live? 👉 6th century BCE 🔹 Birth & Life of Mahavira Where was Mahavira born? 👉 Kundagrama (Vaishali) Mahavira was born in which present-day state? 👉 Bihar Name the father of Mahavira. 👉 Siddhartha Name the mother of Mahavira. 👉 Trishala At what age did Mahavira renounce worldly life? 👉 30 years For how many years did Mahavira perform penance? 👉 12 years Where did Mahavira attain enlightenment (Kevalya)? 👉 Jrimbhikagrama What is the meaning of ‘Jina’? 👉 Conqueror Where did Mahavira attain Nirvana? 👉 Pavapuri Mahavira attained Nirvana in which state? 👉 Bihar 🔹 Core P...

Indus Valley Civilization🏺 – 50 Important Q&A (Exam-Oriented) Indus Valley Civilization Illustration with Harappan Culture, Great Bath and Trade System 🔹 Discovery & Chronology (VERY IMPORTANT) 1. Who discovered Harappa? 👉 Daya Ram Sahni (1921) 2. Who discovered Mohenjo-daro? 👉 R. D. Banerjee (1922) 3. Who gave the name Indus Valley Civilization? 👉 Sir John Marshall 4. What is the time period of the Mature Harappan phase? 👉 2600 BCE – 1900 BCE 5. The Indus Valley Civilization belongs to which age? 👉 Bronze Age 🔹 Important Sites & Features (MOST ASKED) 6. The Great Bath is located at which site? 👉 Mohenjo-daro 7. The Great Granary is found at which site? 👉 Harappa 8. The dockyard of the Indus Valley Civilization is located at which site? 👉 Lothal 9. Fire altars were found at which site? 👉 Kalibangan 10. Which site is famous for water conservation system? 👉 Dholavira 11. Which site is known for bead-making industry? 👉 Chanhudaro 12. Which...

  NCERT is that book which has been identified as the base for all competitive exams in India and is also full of knowledge for the students of that particular class. In this article we will be discussing the important terms and points from the second chapter of History subject of class 6. Hanuman STUDIES Chapter: 2 (From Hunting - Gathering to Growing Food) 1. Why earlier people on the move? 🔴People who lived two million years ago in subcontinent were hunters and gatherers . The name comes from the way in which they get their food, they hunted animals, caught fish and birds, gathered fruits, roots, nuts, seeds, leaves, stalks and eggs. 🔴These hunters and gatherers moved from place to place and there are many reasons for this. If they had stayed at one for a long time, they would have eaten up all the available plant and animal resources. Therefore, they would have to go elsewhere in search of food. Hunters had to follow the movements of the animals who moved from pla...

  NCERT is that book which has been identified as the base for all competitive exams in India and is also full of knowledge for the students of that particular class. In this article we will be discussing the important terms and points from the first chapter of History subject of class 6. Hanuman STUDIES Chapter: 1 (What, where, how and when?) 1. What History tells us? 🔴History tells us various things like what people ate, the kinds of clothes they wore and even the houses in which they lived. 🔴We can find out about the lives of hunters, herders, farmers, rulers, merchants, priests, crafts persons, artists, musician and scientists. We can also find out about the games children played, the stories they heard, the plays they saw, the songs they sang. 2. Settlement of peoples 🔴Peoples have lived along the bank of Narmada River for several hundred thousand years. Some of the peoples who lived here were skilled gatherers and hunters. They know about the vast wealth of plants in the ...

  Gupta Period (319 A.D - 540 A.D) Hanuman STUDIES In the 4th century A.D a new dynasty, the Guptas, arose in Magadha and established a large kingdom. Their rule lasted for more than 200 years. This period is referred to as the 'classical age' or 'golden age' of ancient India and was perhaps the most prosperous period of the Indian History. The Important rulers of Gupta period are Chandragupta I: (319 - 334 A.D) Samudragupta: (335 - 30 A.D) Chandragupta II 'Vikramaditya': (380 - 414 A.D) Kumargupta I: (415 - 455 A.D) Skandagupta: (455 - 467 A.D) Important points from all rulers: 1. Chandragupta I He started the Gupta Era in 319 - 20 A.D. He ruled from 319 A.D to 334 A.D. He was the first Gupta ruler to assume the title of Maharajdhiraj. Chandragupta I was able to establish his authority over Magadha, Prayaga and Saketa. 2. Samudragupta He ruled from 335 A.D to 380 A.D. He was considered the greatest king of Gupta dynasty. Detailed record of his reign is pre...

Question 1: The following persons came to India at one time or another (1) Fa - Hien (2) I - Tsing (3) Megasthenese (4) Hieun - Tsang The correct chronological order of their visits is: A.  3,1,2,4 B.  3,2,1,4 C.  1,3,2,4 D.  1,3,4,2 Answer:  The correct answer for this question is option (A)  3. Megasthenese, 1. Fa - Hien, 2. I - Tsing, 4. Hieun -  Tsang Explanation:  Megasthenese visited during Mauryan period (4th Century B.C), Fa-Hian visited during Gupta period (5th century A.D), I-Tsing visited during the reign of Harshavardhan (th Century A.D) and Hieun -Tsang visited during Post Gupta period (7th Century A.D) Question 2:   Which one of the following dynasties was ruling over North India at the time of Alexander's invasion? A.  Nanda dynasty B.  Maurya dynasty C.  Sunga dynasty D.  Kanva dynasty Answer:  The correct answer for this question is option (A)  Nanda dynasty Explanation: ...

  Hanuman STUDIES Question 1:   The Concept of Anuvrata was advocated by which of the following? (A)  Hinayana Buddhism (B)  Mahayana Buddhism (C)  Jainism (D)  The Lokayukta School Answer:  The correct answer to this question is option  (C) Jainism Explanation: There are 5 principles of Jainism. They are 'Ahimsa', 'Asateya', 'Aparigraha', 'Satya' and 'Brahmacharya'. If these principles are followed by a monk, it is called Mahavrata  and if these principles are observed by any devotee,  then it is called Anuvrata . Question 2:   Which of the following is not a part of early Jain literature? (A)  Sutrakritanga (B)  Therigatha (C)  Acarangasutra (D)  Brihatkalpsutra Answer:  The correct answer to this question is option  (B) Therigatha Explanation: Therigatha is a part of Buddhist literature and was compiled by Buddhist nuns. It contains the poems on Lord Buddha. While the rest are the parts of Jain Liter...

Hanuman STUDIES   Question:   Ashoka was generally referred to by which name in his inscriptions? (A)  Chakravarti (B)  Dharmadeva (C)  Dharmakirti (D)  Priyadarshi Answer:   The answer to this question is option (D) Priyadarshi Explanation: Ashoka name was found with titles like Devanampriya and Priyadarshi at inscriptions in rock edicts. It was then cleared that the Devanampriya Priyadarshi was none other than Ashoka. it means 'beloved to the gods'. Maurya Period (Few important points): The literary sources from which we know about Ashoka are: Kautilya's ' Arthasastra ', Megasthenese's ' Indica ', Visakha Datta's ' Mudra Rakshasa ' and few Buddhist literatures like Jatakas , Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa . Chandragupta  (322 BC -  298 BC) discrowned the last Nanda ruler Dhananand  and occupied Patliputra in 322 BC with the help of Kautilya (Chanakya). Megasthenese was a Greek ambassador sent to the court of Chandragupta Maurya by Se...

Hanuman STUDIES   Question: Some hymns of the Vedas were composed by the Brahmavadini, who among the following was a Brahmavadini who composed some hymns of the Vedas? (A)  Gargi (B)  Lopamudra (C)  Leelavati (D)  Savitri Answer: The answer to this question is option (B). Explanation:  In Hindu philosophy, Brahmavadini are those women who strive for the highest philosophical knowledge of Brahman. Brahmavadini was a woman who studied the Vedas after the Yajnopavitam Sanskara  (Sacred thread ceremony) and got married later or stayed as spinster in further pursuit of the Vedic knowledge. Some prominent Brahmavadinis were Lopamudra, Vishwawara, Sikta, Ghosa, Nivavari and Maitreyi. Lopamudra was the wife of sage Agastya. A hymn in the Rigveda is attributed to her. Vedic Literature (Few important points): There are four Veads - Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda and Atharva Veda.  The first three Vedas are jointly called Vedatrayi i.e.  trio of Veda...