NCERT Class 6 History — Chapter 6: New questions and ideas

The 'Zend Avesta' is the sacred text associated with which of the following religious traditions?

With reference to the life of Siddhartha (Gautama Buddha), consider the following statements: 1. He belonged to a small gana known as the Sakya gana. 2. He was a brahmin by birth who renounced his status to seek knowledge. 3. He attained enlightenment under a peepal tree at Sarnath. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The term ‘Bhikkhu’ used in the context of the Sangha is a Prakrit word meaning:

The Buddhist legend of Kisagotami is primarily associated with conveying which of the following teachings?

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Bodh Gaya | 1. Birth B. Sarnath | 2. First teaching C. Kusinara | 3. Enlightenment D. Lumbini | 4. Death

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Brahmacharya | 1. Give up everything and become samnyasins B. Grihastha | 2. Lead simple lives and study Vedas C. Vanaprastha | 3. Live in the forest and meditate D. Samnyasa | 4. Marry and live as householders

Which of the following sites is associated with the 'Mahaparinirvana' of Gautama Buddha?

The term ‘Tanha’ used in the teachings of the Buddha refers to:

In ancient India, the specific dialect of Prakrit spoken in the Magadha region was known as:

Which ancient Indian scholar is credited with the formulation of Sanskrit grammar rules by arranging vowels and consonants in a specific algebraic order?

Consider the following statements regarding the Ashrama system: 1. It was developed by Buddhist monks. 2. It consisted of four stages: Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha, Samnyasa. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The ‘Vinaya Pitaka’ is a text associated with:

In the context of Buddhist literature, the 'Vinaya Pitaka' primarily contains:

Consider the following statements regarding the teachings of the Buddha: 1. He taught in the Sanskrit language to ensure purity of the message. 2. He believed that the results of our actions (karma) affect us both in this life and the next. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which one of the following ancient texts contains the famous story of the "Wise Beggar" (Shaunaka and Abhipratarin)?

Consider the following pairs regarding the Six Schools of Indian Philosophy and their founders: | School | Founder 1. | Nyaya | Gotama 2. | Vaishesika | Konada 3. | Yoga | Kapila 4. | Vedanta | Vyasa How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

With reference to Vardhamana Mahavira, consider the following statements: 1. He was the 24th tirthankara of the Jainas. 2. He was a Lichchhavi prince from the Vajji sangha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the spread and preservation of Jainism: 1. The teachings of Mahavira were transmitted orally for several centuries. 2. The teachings were written down in their present form at Valabhi about 1500 years ago. 3. Jainism failed to spread to South India and remained confined to the Gangetic valley. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Zoroastrian religion, consider the following statements: 1. Zoroaster was an Iranian prophet. 2. His teachings are contained in a book called the Bible. 3. The basic teachings are contained in the maxim "Good thoughts, Good Words and Good Deeds". Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Viharas: 1. They were permanent shelters built for monks and nuns. 2. The earliest viharas were made exclusively of stone. 3. Some viharas were caves dug out in hills, especially in western India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of ancient Indian philosophy, the term 'Atman' refers to:

Consider the following statements regarding the Upanishadic idea of the soul: 1. Thinkers felt there was something permanent in the universe that lasted after death. 2. They believed that ultimately, the atman and the brahman were distinct and never unified. 3. Many of these ideas were recorded in later Vedic texts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who among the following is a renowned woman philosopher mentioned in the Upanishads, known for participating in royal court debates?

Consider the following statements regarding the similarities between Buddhism and Jainism: 1. Both Mahavira and the Buddha felt that only those who left their homes could gain true knowledge. 2. Both arranged for their followers to stay together in the sangha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Upanishads: 1. They were part of the later Vedic texts. 2. Ideas were often presented through simple dialogues. 3. Shankaracharya later developed many ideas of the Upanishads. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Upanishadic tradition, Satyakama Jabala is best known as:

The principle of 'Ahimsa' was emphasized most rigorously in the teachings of:

Consider the following statements regarding the support base of Jainism: 1. It was supported mainly by traders. 2. Farmers found it easy to follow because of their connection to nature. 3. Over hundreds of years, it spread to Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the scholar Panini: 1. He prepared a grammar for the Prakrit language. 2. He arranged vowels and consonants in a special order to create formulae. 3. His work is often compared to formulae found in Algebra. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The ancient sage Patanjali is primarily associated with the compilation of texts related to which school of philosophy?

Which of the following philosophies is correctly paired with its founder?

Which of the following pairs is INCORRECTLY matched?

Which of the following ancient sages is credited with propounding the Vaishesika school of Indian philosophy?

The language of the Avesta and the practices described in it are most similar to those found in:

The literal meaning of the term ‘Upanishad’ is:

Consider the following statements about the Prakrit language in ancient India: 1. It was the language of the ordinary people. 2. Both Mahavira and Buddha used it to spread their messages. 3. The form of Prakrit spoken in Magadha was known as Maithili. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of Indology, Friedrich Max Muller is best known for his scholarly work related to:

The ancient rock-cut cave shelters of Karle are located in which of the following states?

Which social group found it most difficult to follow the strict rules of Jainism, particularly the rule of ahimsa?

The Parsi community in India traces its ancestral origins to migration from which region?

In the context of Jainism, the Sanskrit term 'Jina', from which the word 'Jaina' is derived, refers to:

Consider the following statements regarding the Ashrama system and women: 1. Women were generally not allowed to study the Vedas. 2. Women could choose their own ashrama independently of their husbands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Upanishadic thinkers, consider the following statements: 1. Most Upanishadic thinkers were men, especially brahmins and rajas. 2. Gargi was a woman thinker famous for her learning who participated in royal court debates. 3. Satyakama Jabala was a famous thinker named after his mother, who was a slave woman. 4. Poor people were strictly prohibited from ever participating in discussions on philosophy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?