13/04/2020
BUDDHA PHILOSOPHY
UGC NET previous question paper
Q. which of the following pairs is coherent ? (D-0304)
A. Sunyavada - Yogachara
B. Vivartavada - Vaibhasika
C. Bahya-pratyaksa-vada - Madhyamika
D. Bahyanumeyavada - Sautrantika
Q. The doctrine of pratitya Samutpada means that : (D-0304)
A. the effect does not pre-exist in the cause
B. the effect pre-exists in the cause
C. the effect is an appearance only
D. the effect necessarily depends upon the cause
Q. Pratitya Samutpada is the thesis that : D-0304
A. the existence of everything is momentary
B. the existence of everything is questionable
C. the existence of everything is pre-determined
D. the existence of everything is conditional
Q. the second Arya-Satya taught by Buddha relates to : D-0304
A. the existence of suffering
B. the cessation of suffering
C. the cause of suffering
D. none of the above
Q. given below are two sentences labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) . On the context of these two, mark the correct option as given below : J-0305
Assertion (A): according to Buddha , Samyak drsti is necessary for Nirvana.
Reason (R): knowledge alone can remove suffering.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Q. Given below are two sentences labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) . On the context of these two, mark the correct option as given below :D-0305
Assertion (A): Sunyata itself is called Nirvana in Madhyamika philosophy .
Reason (R): Sunyata is of the nature of cessation of all prapanca.
A. A and R both are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. A and R both are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is false and R is true
D. A is true and R is false.
Q. The correct sequence of eightfold Path in Buddhism is : D-0305
A.
B.
C. Samyak drsti, Samyak Samkalpa, Samyak vani, Samyak Karma, Samyak Ajivika, Samyak vyayam, Samyak smriti, Samyak Samadhi
D.
Q. according to whom 'like the flame of lamp , life is changing every moment' : D-0305
A. Jainism
B. Buddhism
C. Sikhism
D. none of these
Q. the theory of no-soul is attributed to : D-0305
A. Buddhism
B. Jainism
C. Hinduism
D. none of these
Q. the correct sequence of Buddha's causal wheel of dependent origination is : J-0306
A.
B.
C.
D. Avida, samskara, vijnana, namarupa, sadayatna, sparsa, vedna, trsna, upadana, bhava, jati, jara-marana
Q. Astangamarga is closely associated with : D-0306
A. Buddhist thought
B. Jaina thought
C. Vaisesika philosophy
D. Yoga philosophy
Q. According to Buddhism rebirth is due to : D-0306
A. Samskaras
B. Jati
C. Avidya
D. Bhava
Q. Digambars and Svetambaras are the two sects followed by : D-0306
A. Buddhist
B. Jainas
C. Muslims
D. Hindus
Q. four noble truths were propounded by : D-0306
A. the Buddha
B. lord Mahavir
C. Sankara
D. Patanjali
Q. The doctrine of pratitya Samutpada follows from : D-0306
A. Svabhavavada
B. Ksanikvada
C. Anityavada
D. the second noble truth
Q. who has propounded Shunyavada ? D-0307
A. Nagarjuna
B. Ashvaghosa
C. Vasubandhu
D. Dimnaga
Q. what is the correct sequence of the followings ? D-0307
i. Namarupa ii. Avidya ii. Samskara iv. Vijnana
A. i, ii, iii, iv
B. iii, ii, iv, i
C. ii, iii, iv, i
D. ii, iv, iii, i
Q. Yogacara propounds the doctrine of : J-0308
A. Bahyarthasunyata
B. Sarvadharmasunyata
C. Bahyarthanumeyavada
D. Sarvadrstisunyata
Q. who defined perception as "Pratyaksam Kalpanapodham"? J-0308
A. Gautam
B. Dignaga
C. Nagarjuna
D. Dharmakirti
Q. Pratityasamutpada states that : D-0308
A. Whatever is , is momentary
B. There is no permanent self
C. some elements do not originate
D. whatever originates, originates depending on some conditions
Q. Given below are two sentences labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). On the context of these two, mark the correct option as given below :D-0308
Assertion (A): A thing is suabhava-sunya.
Reason(R): A thing is pratityasamutpanna.
A. both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. both A and R are true and R is not a correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false .
D. A is false but R is true .
Q. choose the correct sequence : D-0308
A. Trsna, upadana, bhava, jati
B. Avidya, vijnana, namrupa, sadayatan
C. Vedana, sparsa, trsna, upadana
D. Bhava, vedana, jati, jaramarana
Q. The correct sequence of the following in Buddhist Bhavachakra is : J-0309
A. Sparsa, vedana, trsna
B. Trsna, vedana, sparsa
C. Trsna, sparsa, vedana
D. Vedana, sparsa, trsna
Q. Given below are two sentences labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). On the context of these two, mark the correct option as given below :D-0309
Assertion(A): according to Buddha samyak drsti is necessary for nirvana.
Reason(R): knowledge alone can remove suffering .
A. A and R both are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. A and R both are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is false and R is true
D. A is true and R is false.
Q. given below are two sentences labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) . On the context of these two, mark the correct option as given below : D-0309
Assertion(A): Sunyata itself is called Nirvana in Madhyamika philosophy.
Reason(R): Sunyata is of the nature of cessation of prapanca.
A. A and R both are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. A and R both are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is false and R is true
D. A is true and R is false.
Q. Pratitya-samutpada-vada is an : J-0310
A. epistemological theory of Nyaya
B. theory of causation in Buddhism
C. epistemological theory of vedanta
D. metaphysical theory of the jainas
Q. given below are two sentences labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). On the context of these two, mark the correct option as given below : J-0310
Assertion(A): the three basics of Buddhism as a religion are the Buddha, the Dhamma and Sangha.
Reason(R): the three basic features of Buddhist philosophy are Anicca, Asatta and Dukkha.
A. A and R both are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. A and R both are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is false and R is true
D. A is true and R is false.
Q. the following Nobel truth of the Buddha includes the doctrine of development origination : J-03-11
A. There is suffering
B. there is cessation of suffering
C. There is cause of suffering
D. Path of liberation
Q. Vijnanavada stands for : D-03-11
A. subjective idealism
B. objective idealism
C. absolute idealism
D. Realism
Q. which of the following does not form a part of Brahma Vihara ? J-03-12
A. Maitri
B. Daya
C. Mudita
D. Upeksa
Q. the Buddhist doctrine of pratityasamutpada can be defined as : J-03-12
A. There is no permanent self
B. whatever is, is momentary
C. There is no origination of some elements
D. whatever originates, originate on some elements
Q. which of the following sets is consistent ? J-03-12
A. Shunyavada - chandrakirti
B. Nirguna - Ramanuja
C. Satkaryavada - Gautama
D. Karmavada - Charvaka
Q. the view that all types of pratyaksa are nirvikalpaka is upheld by : J-03-12
A. Nyaya
B. Vaisesika
C. Buddha
D. Visistadvaita
Q. Prama according to Buddhists is: J-03-12
A. Ajnata tattvartha jnana
B. Tadvati tstprakarakam jnanam
C. Samyak jnanam
D. None of the above
Q. Savikalpaka pratyaksa in Buddhist epistemology is : J-03-12
A. sometimes valid
B. All times valid
C. Valid in no away
D. indeterminable
Q. the notion of brahmavihara is found in : J-03-12
A. Advaita vrdanta
B. Dvaita Vedanta
C. both dvaita and advaita Vedanta
D. Buddhism
Q. 'Sarvam dukham' is the dictum upheld by : D-03-12
A. Jaina
B. Sankhya
C. Buddha
D. Yaga
Q. twelve causes of suffering in Buddhism are described in the :D-03-12
A. first noble truth
B. second noble truth
C. third noble truth
D. fourth noble truth
Q. Buddha's attitude towards the vedic notion on of self is that it is : D-03-12
A. dogmatic
B. sceptic
C. indifferent
D. agnostic
Q. 'Kalpana' in Buddhist epistemology means : D-03-12
A. Real construction
B. imaginary construction
C. both real and imaginary construction
D. none of the above
Q. which one of the following systems of Indian philosophy designated moksa as nirvana ? D-03-13
A. Jainism
B. Buddhism
C. Yoga
D. Samkhya
Q. which one of the following is known as 'trisarana' according to Buddhism ? D-03-13
A. Sravana, Manana, nididhyasana
B. darsana, jnana, caritra
C. Maitri, karuna, mudita
D. Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha
Q. which of the following paths was advocated by Buddha ? D-03-13
A. Shreya
B. Madhyampratipada
C. Kaivalya
D. Preya
Q. select the right order of five skandhas according to Buddhism : D-03-13
A. Roop, samskar, vijnana, samanya and vedna
B. Roop samjna, vedna, samskar and vijnana
C. Roop, vedna, samjna, samskar and vijnana
D. Roop, vijnan, samjna, samskar and vedna
Q. given below are two sentences labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) . On the context of these two, mark the correct option as given below : D-03-13
Assertion (A): the basics of Buddhism as a religion are : the Buddha, the dhamma and the sangha
Reason (R): the three basic features of Buddha philosophy are : Aneka, Asatta and Dukkha
Codes:
A. A and R both are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. A and R both are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is false and R is true
D. A is true and R is false.
Q. the root cause of sufferings according to Buddha is : S-03-13
A. Janma
B. Duhkha
C. Trisna
D. Avidya
Q. Shila is : S-03-13
A. Means to prajna
B. A kind of paramitas
C. means to punya
D. All the above
Q. the frst step of teaching of pancasila of Buddhism refrains from which of the following ? S-03-13
A. Vikala bhojana
B. Adinadana
C. Pranatipata
D. Musavada
Q. Pancakalpana, according to the Buddhists are : S-03-13
A. Nama, jati, guna, kriya and avayava
B. Nama, jati, guna, kriya and dravya
C. Nama, jati, guna, kriya and svalaksana
D. Nama, samanyalaksana, guna, kriya and svalaksana
Q. match list -I with list -II and select the correct answer code from below : J-03-13
list -I (Buddhist schools )
a. Vaibhasika
b. Madhyamika
c. Yogachara
d. Sautrantika
list -II (tenets)
i. external objects are known by inference.
ii. Ex... obj.... r... directly perceived.
iii. the knower, the known and the knowledge are mutually dependent.
iv. things in the external world are actual states of cognition.
codes :
a b c d
A.iii ii iv i
B.iii ii i iv
C.ii iii iv i
D. ii iii i iv
Q. Brahmavihars include the following : J-03-13
A. Maitri, karuna, vinaya, upeksa
B. Maitri, karuna, mudita, upeksa
C. Vinaya, karuna, mudita, upeksa
D. Maitri, mudita, upeksa, vinaya
Q. the definition of pratyaksa 'pratyaksam kalpanapodam abhrantam' is given by : J-03-13
A. Basubandhu
B. Kamalasila
C. Dinnaga
D. Dharmakirti
Q. which one of the following is known as 'trisarana' according to Buddhism ? D-03-13
A. Sravana, manana, nididhyasana
B. Darshana, jnana, caritra
C. Maitri, karuna, mudita
D. Buddha , dhamma, samgha
Q
Q. The correct of some items of dradasanidana according to the Buddhists is (J-03-14)
A. Namarup, vijnana, sadayatan, sparsa
B. Vijnana, namarupa, sadayatan, sparsa
C.
D.
Q. Svalaksana according to the Buddhists is (J-03-14)
A. Momentary only
B. Real only
C. both momentary and real
D. Eternal and real
Q. Given below an Assertion (A) and a Reason (R). Consider them and select the correct code in the context of Buddhism (J-03-14)
Assertion (A): Even Nirvana is a stable of misery.
Reason (R): Sarvam duhkham duhkham.
Code;
A. both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B. A is true and R is false and R is the correct explanation of A.
C. A is false and R is true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
D. A and R both are false and R is not the correct explanation of A.
Q. which one of the following alternatives is accepted by some schools of Buddhism ? (J-03-14)
A. Swatah - pramanya, partah - apramanya
B. Swatah - pramanya, Swatah - apramanya
C. Partah - pramanya, swatah - apramanya
D. Partah - pramanya, partah - apramanya
Q. Apohvada in Buddhism leads to the development of (J-03-14)
A. Nominalism
B. conceptualism
C. realism
D. pragmatism
Q. Prajiya, sila and samadhi are the key concepts of (J-03-14)
A. Hinduism
B. Jainism
C. Buddhism
D. none of the above
Q. which one of the following is true of Buddhism ? (J-03-14)
A. Nirvana can be achieved only in this life .
B. Nirvana can be achieved only in the life after death.
C. Nirvana can be both in this life and life after death .
D. Nirvana can be achieved by the grace of the Tathagat.
Q. Arrange the following concepts in which they appeared . Use the code given below : (J-03-14)
I. Pratitya samutpada
II. Nirvana
III. first novel truth
IV. Eight fold path (Dukh nirodh marg)
codes :
A. I, II, III, IV
B. IV, III, II, I
C. III, I, II, IV
D. II, III, I, IV
Q. In Buddhist philosophy avinabhava relation is based on (J-03-14)
A. identity, negation, co-existence,
B. identity , causality, negation
C. causality, negation, co-existence
D. Causality, identity, co-existence
Q. which one of the following expresses the correct sequence ? D-03-14
A. Trsna, Vedana, Bhava, Jati
B. Vedana, Trsna, Upadana, Bhava
C. Vedana, Trsna, Bhava, Upadana
D. Trsna, Bhava, Vedana, Jati
Q. "Pratyaksam kalpanapodam namajatyadyasamyutam " this definition of pratyaksa is given by (D-03-14)
A. Dharmakirti
B. Dinnaga
C. Vasubandhu
D. Ratnakirti
Q. according to Buddhists avinabhava sambandha is based on (D-03-14)
A. Tadatmaya, Karanata, Nisedha
B. Tadatmaya, Niyat Sahcarya, Nisedha
C. Karanata, Nisedha, Niyat Sahcarya
D. Nisedha, Niyat Sahcarya, Karanata
Q. According to the Buddhists which option states about the kinds of perception ? (D-03-14)
A. Indriyavijnana, Manovijnana, Samanyalaksana, Yogijnana
B. Manovijnana, Sva-Samvedana, Indriyavijnana, Jnanalaksana
C. Sva-Samvedana, Manovijnana, Yogijnana, Jnanalaksana
D. Indriyavijnana, Manovijnana, Sva-Samvedana, Yogijnana
Q. which one of the following is known as 'Trsarana' according to Buddhism ? (D-03-14)
A. Darsana, Jnana, Caritra
B. Maitri, Karuna, Mudita
C. Sravana, Manana, Nididhyasana
D. Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha
Q. Read following options and select the correct sequence of dependent origination as per Buddhism . (D-03-14)
A. Samskara, Vijnana, Nama-rupa, Sadayatana, Sparsa
B. Samskara, Sparsa, Nama-rupa, Vijnana, Sadayatana
C. Samskara, Vijnana, Nama-rupa, Sparsa, Sadayatana
D. Sparsa, Samskara, Vijnana, Nama-rupa, Sadayatana
Q. 'Names give us universals which are purely imaginary , illusory and negative '. the view is propounded by : (J-0315)
1. Dharmakriti
2. Dinnaga
3. prabhakara
4. kamalsila
Q. 'when substance does not exist the qualities which depend on it also do not exist' - is the view held by: (J-0315)
1. Jainas,
2. Naiyayikas,
3. Mimamsakas,
4. Buddhists
Q. "Words are relational and thus state only about the universal (jati) not the real (svalaksna). (J-0315)
A. Aryadeva
B. Chandrakriti
C. Nagarjuna
D. Dinnaga
Q. perception is an unerring knowledge of the unique particular is the view of . (J-0315)
A. Buddhists
B. Prabhakara
C. Naiyayikas
D. Vedantins
Q. Praitityasamutpada in Buddhist philosophy means : (D-0315)
A. The effect pre-exists in its cause
B. the existence of everything is momentary
C. the existence of everything is conditional
D. whatever is , is eternal
Q. who among the following denies that perceptual experiences can be expressed in works : (D-0315)
A. Jayrasibhatta alone
B. Dharmakriti alone
C. Mahavira alone
D. Dharmakriti and Visvanatha
Q. 'Pratyaksam kalpanapodam namajatyadya- 'samyutam'. this definition of pratyaksa was upheld by : (D-0315)
A. Dharmakriti
B. Dharmottara
C. Vasyayana
D. Dinnaga
Q.
Q.
Q.
Q. consider given Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and then mark the correct option as given below : (J-03-16)
Assertion (A): Sunya in the sense of mere negation is pure nihilism.
Reason (R): Sunya is contradicted by all valid means of knowledge.
codes :
1. A and R are both true and R doesn't provide correct explanation of A.
2. A is false and R is true and R provides correct explanation of A.
3. A and R are both true and R provides correct explanation of A.
4. A is true and R is false and R provides the incorrect explanation of A.
Q. select the code which presents the Skandhas in correct sequence :(J-03-16)
1. Vijnana, Rupa, Vedana, Samjna and Samaskara
2. Samjna, Vijnana, Rupa, Vedana and Samskara
3. Rupa, Vedana, samjna, Samskara and Vijnana
4. Rupa, Samjna, Vedana, Samaskara and Vijnana
Q. consider the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) given below and mark the correct code from the standpoint of Buddhism :
Assertion (A): A state of pleasure is a state of suffering.
Reason (R): Sarvam duhkham duhkham
codes :
A. Both A and R are correct and R provides correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are correct and R doesn't provides correct explanation of A.
C. A is false and R is true .
D. A and R both are false.
Q. "Pratyaksam kalpanapodam abhrantam"
The above definition of pratyaksa was given by : (J-03-16)
A. Dinnaga
B. Annambhatta
C. Samkara
D. Dharmakirti
Q. Who among the following holds that blue colour and the knowledge of the blue colour are one and the same ? (J-03-16)
1. Brhaspati
2. Vasubandhu
3. Bhasarvanjna
4. Prabhakara
Q. The negation of the non-cow is a entity and is different from the non-cow is the view appropriated by : (JA-003-17)
A. Naigama Naya
B. Apohavada
C. Pratibimbavada
D. Saptabhanginaya
Q. which of the following is not belong to the group of Brahamavihara? (JA-003-17)
A. Mudita
B. Karuna
C. Ekagrata
D. Maitri
Q. given below are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Consider them and select the correct code given below, in the context of Buddhism : (J-00318)
Assertion (A): there is suffering in the world
Reason (R): It is not created by us.
codes:
A. A and R both are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. A and R both are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is false and R is true
D. A is true and R is false.
