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15 PYQ across 4 exams · 2012–2026 — the complete chronological timeline of how UPSC has tested this idea, oldest to newest.

CSE 2012 → CAPF 2014 → NDA 2022 → CISF 2022
—5 PYQs
CSE
In the Gandhara sculptures the preaching mudra associated with the Buddha’s First Sermon at Sarnath is…
CSE
Consider the following statements: 1. Vardhaman Mahavira’s mother was the daughter of Lichchhavi chief Chetaka. 2. Gautama Buddha’s mother w…
CSE
Gautam Buddha attained Nirvana at…
CSE
Main preaching’s of Buddha were in regard to…
CSE
Who among the following was not a contemporary of the other three?…
20121 PYQ
CSEQ72
Lord Buddha's image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called 'Bhumisparsha Mudra'. It symbolizes…
20142 PYQs
CAPFQ19
Composition of the biography of the Buddha occupies a special place in Buddhist literature. Which one among the following is a full-fledged …
CSEQ25
Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct a…
20151 PYQ
CSEQ39
Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct a…
20181 PYQ
CAPFQ102
Who among the following was Buddha's foster mother?…
20191 PYQ
CSEQ9
Consider the following : 1. Deification of the Buddha 2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas 3. Image worship and rituals Which of the above i…
20222 PYQs
CISFQ73
Which one of the following statements with regard to historical importance of Kushinagar, is correct ?…
NDAQ103
Early Buddhist sculptors did not show Buddha in human form. Through which of the following symbols was Buddha's presence shown by the early …
20241 PYQ
CSEQ54
With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets ? 1. Nayaputta 2. Shakyamuni 3. Tatha…
20261 PYQ
CSEQ12
What does an empty seat represent in early Buddhist iconography?…
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