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  1. Who was the founder of Mahayan sect of Buddhism?








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    Asanga was born has the son of a Kshatriya father and Brahmin mother in Purusapura, Current scholars place him in the fourth century CE. He was perhaps originally a member of the Mahisasaka school or the Mulasarvastivada school but later converted to Mahayana.

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    Asanga was born has the son of a Kshatriya father and Brahmin mother in Purusapura, Current scholars place him in the fourth century CE. He was perhaps originally a member of the Mahisasaka school or the Mulasarvastivada school but later converted to Mahayana.

  1. Who was the founder the of Pashupat Sampradaya?








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    According to scholars, Lakulisha is the founder of the Pashupata Shaivism sect. According to a tradition stated in the Linga Purana, Lakulisha is considered as the 28th and the last Avatar manifestation of Shiva and the propounder of Yoga system.

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    According to scholars, Lakulisha is the founder of the Pashupata Shaivism sect. According to a tradition stated in the Linga Purana, Lakulisha is considered as the 28th and the last Avatar manifestation of Shiva and the propounder of Yoga system.

  1. Who founded the Lingayat Movement?








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    The Lingayat Community was founded by Basava in the 12th century AD. The Lingayats are Virashaivites Saivite. The philosophy of the Lingayatas was influenced by the teachings of both Shankarachary and Ramanuja. This sect was characterised by an anti- Brahmanical spirit.

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    The Lingayat Community was founded by Basava in the 12th century AD. The Lingayats are Virashaivites Saivite. The philosophy of the Lingayatas was influenced by the teachings of both Shankarachary and Ramanuja. This sect was characterised by an anti- Brahmanical spirit.

  1. Who was the founder of Sunyavada?








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    Aunyavada was founded by an Indian Buddhist philosopher Nagarjuna (150 - 250 CE) and based on the Prajnaparamita Sutras, expounding the philosophy of emptiness, voidness (Sunyata), which later also influenced Ch' an in China and Zen in Japan.

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    Aunyavada was founded by an Indian Buddhist philosopher Nagarjuna (150 - 250 CE) and based on the Prajnaparamita Sutras, expounding the philosophy of emptiness, voidness (Sunyata), which later also influenced Ch' an in China and Zen in Japan.

  1. Which of the following is not representation of Buddhist art ?








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    Relic tower is not a representation of Buddhist art. Buddhist architecture consist mainly of Chaityas, Viharas, Stupas and Stambhas.

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    Relic tower is not a representation of Buddhist art. Buddhist architecture consist mainly of Chaityas, Viharas, Stupas and Stambhas.