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UGC NET HISTORY (UNIT 1 – Solved PYQs)
1. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below. (June 2012)
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| A. Digha Nikaya | I. Dhammapada |
| B. Khuddaka Nikaya | II. Mahaparinibbana Sutta |
| C. Vinaya Pitaka | III. Kathavastu |
| D. Abhidhamma Pitaka | IV. Khandhaka |
Codes:
(1) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
(2) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
(3) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(4) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
Answer: 1
The correct match of list I and list II is as follows:
- Digha Nikaya: Contains the Mahaparinibbana Sutta, one of its 34 suttas. This significant text details the last days and final liberation of Buddha, including his final teachings and instructions.
- Khuddaka Nikaya: Includes the Dhammapada, a revered text featuring 423 short verses that provide ethical guidance and teachings on the Dhamma, focusing on moral and spiritual wisdom.
- Vinaya Pitaka: Contains the Khandhaka, which is the second book of the Vinaya Pitaka. It addresses the rules of conduct, etiquette for the Sangha, and procedures for handling offenses within the monastic community.
- Abhidhamma Pitaka: Related to the Kathavastu, which is part of the Abhidhamma Pitaka. This text provides a detailed scholastic analysis and summary of the Buddha’s teachings as found in the Suttas.
Hence, option (1) is the correct answer.
2. In which Buddhist scripture are religious practices during the contemporary period of Buddha mentioned? (Dec 2012)
(1) Ambattha Sutta
(2) Mahavamsa
(3) Bhaddasala Jataka
(4) Brahmajala Sutta
Answer: 4
The religious practices in the contemporary period of Buddha have been mentioned in the Brahmajala Sutta. The Brahmajala Sutta is one of the texts in the Digha Nikaya of the Pali Canon, which belongs to the Theravada tradition. It provides Buddhist scholars. with much information to ponder about the Buddha’s teachings. It discusses the 62 beliefs prevalent during the contemporary period of Buddha.