Question

51. Al-Biruni was the contemporary of which of the following Indian rulers?
(A) Chandragupta Maurya
(B) Mahmud Ghazni
(C) Alauddin Khalji
(D) Balban
52. Lord Buddha's image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called 'Bhumisparsha Mudra'. It
symbolizes
(A) Buddha's calling of the Earth to watch over Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his meditation
(B) Buddha's calling of the Earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations of Mara
(C)
Buddha's reminder to his followers that they all arise from the Earth and finally dissolve into the Earth, and
thus this life is transitory
(D) Both the statements (a) and (b) are correct in this context
53. Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the
difference between the two?
(A) Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks
(B) (b)Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks
(C) Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it
(D) There is no material difference between the two
54. Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
(A) The extinction of the flame of desire
(B) The complete annihilation of self
(C) A state of bliss and rest
(D) A mental stage beyond all comprehension
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Answer 1

Answer:

Good morning

Explanation:

have a great day