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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
BUDDHIST STUDIES
CLASS-XI
Time Allowed: 3hrs. Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
Answer all the questions. Some questions have internal choice. Marks are indicated against each question.
Question number Ito 20 (Part-A) are objective type questions carrying l mark should be one word or one
sentence each.
Very Short Answer to questions carrying 2 marks (Part-B Question 21 to 26) should not exceed100 words
each.
Short Answer to questions carrying 4 marks (Part-C Question 27 to 31) should not exceed 200 words each.
Long Answer to questions carrying 6 marks (Part-D Question 32to 34) should not exceed 600 words each.
Question numbers 35 (Part -E) are Source based questions carrying 6 marks each.
Question number 36 (Part-F) is a Map question that includes identification and location of significant test
items. Attach the map with the answer book
S. No. PART- A Marks
1 Siddhartha Gautama gave First sermon at:
a) Bodhagaya, b) Saranath, c) Lumbini, d) Varanasi
2 The Trishna (Desire) is the cause of
a) Happiness, b) Suffering, c) Containment, d) Fulfillment
3 The Sutta Pitaka was compiled under the leadership of
a) Mahakassapa, b) Ananda, c) Upali, d) Moggallana
4 How many paths of the Eight Fold Path are related to Samadhi
a) Two Paths, b) Three Paths, c) Four Paths, d) Five Paths
5 Maitri, Karuna, Mudita and .........are Four Stages of Sublime Living.
6 Who was the patron of the Third Buddhist Council
a) Kanishka, b) Menander, c) Kalashoka, d) Ashoka
7 The Fourth Noble Truth gives rise to : 1
a) Eight Fold Path, b) Pratityasamutpada, c) Anatma , d) Rebirth
8 Which monastery is built by Lotsawa Rinchen Zangpo?
a) Shey, b) Alchi, c) Hemis, d) Lamayuru
9 Arrange followings in descending order of the Four Phenomena:
a) Anatma , b) Anitya, c) Nirvana d) Duhkha
10. Where is Ambaran? 1
a) Ladakh, b) Kashmir, c) Jammu, d) Punjab
11. The President of the Third Buddhist Council was
a) Moggaliputta Tissa Thera, b) Vasumitra, c) Revata, d) Mahakashyapa
12. Which is the seventh Path of the Eight Fold Path
a) Right View, b) Right Action, c) Right Awareness, d) Right Mindfulness.
13. Which mnonastery is more than one thousand years old
a) Shey, b) Alchi, c) Hemis, d) Phyang
14. The Right View and Right Determination is known as
a) Shila, b) Samadhi, c) Prajna, d) Nirvana
15. Hemis monastery came into being during the of rule 1
a) Jamyang Namgyal, b) Deldan Namgyal, c) Sennge Namgyal, d) Deskyong
Namgyal
16. Sila, Samadhi and Prajna are referred to the
a) Enlightenment, b) Renunciation, c) Eight Fold Path, d) First Sermon
17. Anatmavada is an important concept of
a) Hinduism, b) Islam, c) Sikhism, d) Buddhism
18. Maitri (Friendliness) leads to the 1
a) Sublime Living, b) Negative Living, c) Sad Living d) Nervous Living
19. The ancient Buddhist site in Jammu region has been excavated at
a) Ambaran, b) Poonch, c) Paddar, d) Rajouri
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20. Identify the following image and write its name. 1
OR
Identify the following image and write its name.
Ouestion For Visually Impaired candidates only: In lieu of Question number 20.
Alchi Buddhist monastery is located on the bank of river OR
Thiksey Buddhist monastery is km far from Leh city
PART -B
21. Explain any two causations of Twelve Linked Causations 2
22. Why does Buddhism not believe in Atma (Soul)? 2
23. Which Noble Truth states about the Noble Eight Fold Path? 2
24. Write venue and President of the Third Buddhist Council. 2
25. How is the Hemis monastery related to king Sengge Namgyal? 2
26. Describe Karuna (Compassion) of the Four States of Sublime Living. 2
PART-C
27. Write any four Paths of the Eight Fold Path.
28 What was the main cause for convening the Third Buddhist Council 4
29 Discuss the significant contributions of king Kaniska to Buddhism 4
30. Discuss the concept of Duhkha (Suffering) of the Four Fold Phenomena 4
31 Where is Chemrey monastery and why is this monastery famous for? 4
PART-D
32 Write the Enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama.
OR
Describe suffering in accordance with the First Noble Truth. 6
33 Give details of proceedings of the Second Buddhist Council.
OR
Explain Right View and Right Concentration 6
34. Write the important contributions of king Menander to Buddhism.
OR
Discuss the Dependent Origination with reference to Four Noble Truths. 6
PART-E
35. The four Brahmaviharas, or "Divine Abodes," are essential virtues Buddhismthat 2+2+2-6
promote compassion and harmony. They consist of Metta (loving-kindness).
Karuna (compassion), Mudita (empathetic joy). and Upekkha (equanimity). Metta
encourages unconditional love towards all beings, fostering a sense of connection
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and goodwill. Karuna involves recognizing and alleviating the suffering of others,
while Mudita celebrates the happiness of others, diminishing jealousy. Upekkha
cultivates a balanced mind, allowing one to remain calm and undisturbed by life's
ups and downs. Together, these qualities create a foundation for personal peace and
societal harmony, guiding practitioners towards a compassionate and mindful
existence.
Questions:
a) How does the practice of Metta differ from that of Karuna in daily life?
b) In what ways can Mudita counter feelings of jealousy or inadequacy?
Why is Upekkha considered essential for maintaining inner peace amidst
life's challenges?
PART-F
36. (36.1) On the given political outline map of India, locate and label the following 2
with appropriate symbols:
a. Lumbini
OR
Kushinagar
b. Paddar
(36.2) On the samne outline map two places have been marked as A & Bwhich are
related to the Buddha's life. Identify them and write their correct names on the lines
marked near them.
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Note: The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only
in lieu of Q. No.33.
(36.1) Name any three works of Dignaga.
OR
Name any three monasteries of Paddar Area. 2+2=4
(36.2) Name any three Buddhist sites of Bihar
A
B
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