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2020 · Question 22 · Religion and Philosophy
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements : 1. Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism. 2. Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism. 3. The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas fostered the Mahayana Buddhism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 31 · Religion and Philosophy
With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term ‘paramitas’ ?
Choose your answer(a)The earliest Dharmashastra texts written in aphoristic (sutra) style(b)Philosophical schools that did not accept the authority of Vedas(c)Perfections whose attainment led to the Bodhisattva path(d)Powerful merchant guilds of early medieval South India
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 71 · Religion and Philosophy
With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs : 1. Parivrajaka | Renunciant and Wanderer 2. Shramana | Priest with a high status 3. Upasaka | Lay follower of Buddhism Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)1 and 3 only(c)2 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term ‘paramitas’ ?

With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs : 1. Parivrajaka | Renunciant and Wanderer 2. Shramana | Priest with a high status 3. Upasaka | Lay follower of Buddhism Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?