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[#66] 'Prince of Piligrims' was the name attributed to
Correct Answer

(B) Hiuen-tsang

Explanation

Solution: The Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang, called the prince of pilgrims visited India during the reign of Harshavardhana.

[#67] The deep transforming effect that the Kalinga War had on Ashoka has been described in
Correct Answer

(B) Rock edicts

Explanation

Solution: The deep transforming effect that the Kalinga War had on Ashoka has been described in rock edicts.

[#68] Who, according to the Buddhist, is believed to be the next incarnation of Gautam Buddha?
Correct Answer

(B) Maitreya

Explanation

Solution: According to Buddhist tradition, Maitreya is a bodhisattva who will appear on Earth in the future, achieve complete enlightenment, and teach the pure dharma. According to scriptures, Maitreya will be a successor to the present Buddha, Gautama Buddha (also known as Sakyamuni Buddha).

[#69] Vaishakha Purnima has a great significance because it was on this day
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Buddha Purnima is called so in India because this auspicious day falls on the full moon day. On the full moon day of Vaishakha, the lunar month corresponds to the month of April-May. In India, Buddha is considered as the eight incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

[#70] Who among the following rulers had embraced Jainism?
Correct Answer

(A) Chandragupta Maurya

Explanation

Solution: Chandragupta Maurya embraced Jainism towards the end of his life and stepped down from the throne in favour of his son Bindusara.