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Jainism and Buddhism Quiz

(226 Question & Answers)

  • 161
    Which of the following is the location of Mahavira's Parinirvana?

    • A
      Pava done clear
    • B
      Sarnath done clear
    • C
      Vaishali done clear
    • D
      Shravanabelagola done clear
    FAQ
    What are the teachings of Buddha?
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    "Dharma" is the term for Buddha's teachings. He emphasised the value of intelligence, kindness, patience, charity, and compassion.

  • 162
    Who was the Pataliputra Buddhist Council's patron king?

    • A
      Ajatashatru done clear
    • B
      Kalashoka done clear
    • C
      Ashoka done clear
    • D
      Kanishka done clear
    FAQ
    Where was the first Buddhist Council was held?
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    Three months after the Buddha's passing, a council of 500 Arahants met at Rajgir to decide what should be included in the Dhamma and Vinaya.

  • 163
    Assertion (A): Nalanda was the centre of Buddhist learning in the post-Gupta period. Reason (R): It was patronised by the Pala rulers.

    • A
      Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A done clear
    • B
      Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A done clear
    • C
      A is true but R is false done clear
    • D
      A is false but R is true done clear
    FAQ
    Who established Nalanda University?
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    The history of Nalanda may be traced back to the fifth century. A seal uncovered at the location names a king called Shakraditya as its creator and credits him with laying the foundation for a sangharama (monastery) there.

  • 164
    Who is attributed to the spread of Jainism in Karnataka?

    • A
      Ajatashatru done clear
    • B
      Chandragupta Maurya done clear
    • C
      Bimbisara done clear
    • D
      Mahapadma Nanda done clear
    FAQ
    Why did Buddhism spread more than Jainism?
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    In architecture, paintings, and sculptures based on the jataka, or the past birth tales of Buddha, Buddhism emerged as a dominant theme. This significantly increased their fame internationally. Jainism was lacking in this area of aesthetics.

  • 165
    Who was India's last monarch who converted to Jainism in his final days?

    • A
      Samudra Gupta done clear
    • B
      Bindusara done clear
    • C
      Chandra Gupta Maurya done clear
    • D
      Ashoka done clear
    FAQ
    When did Chandragupta Maurya adopt Jainism?
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    Some accounts claim that Chandragupta converted to Jainism and became a Jain monk around 293 B.C. His widowed mother fled to Purushapur, also known as Pataliputra, where she gave birth to a son who was known as Chandragupta. However, his mother abandoned him and left him in a hopeless situation.

  • 166
    The oldest Jain scriptures are considered to be the:

    • A
      Fourteen Purvas done clear
    • B
      Twelve Upangas done clear
    • C
      Twelve Angas done clear
    • D
      Fourteen Uparvas done clear
    FAQ
    Who wrote Jain Agamas?
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    These texts, which were based on the ancient Agam Sutras, were composed by great Acharyas (scholars) between the years of 100 and 800 A.D.

  • 167
    Four of the five Jain vows (Panch Anuvratas) were practised prior to Mahavira. He included the following as well:

    • A
      not to kill (non-injury) done clear
    • B
      not to steal done clear
    • C
      non-attachment to worldly things done clear
    • D
      celibacy done clear
    FAQ
    Which vow is ascribed to Mahavira?
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    To propagate the word of spiritual liberation and achieve Nirvana, Lord Mahavira taught his disciples the five vows of Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing physically and intellectually), Brahmacharya (celibacy), and Aparigraha (non-attachment).

  • 168
    What title did his father Nabhiraya bestow upon Rishabhnath Tirthankar?

    • A
      Dharam Nath done clear
    • B
      Anantnath done clear
    • C
      Chandra Prabhu done clear
    • D
      Nabhisunu done clear
    FAQ
    When and where was Mahavira born?
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    Mahavira is said to have been born about 599 bce, however many academics think this date may be up to 100 years earlier because Mahavira likely lived around the same time as the Buddha.

  • 169
    Which of the following led the Buddhist council that held in Kashmir during Kanishka's rule?

    • A
      Parsva done clear
    • B
      Vasumitra done clear
    • C
      Nagarjuna done clear
    • D
      Sudraka done clear
    FAQ
    Where was the 1st Buddhist Council held?
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    According to legend, the first Buddhist council was convened shortly after the Buddha's Parinirvana in a cave close to Rajagrha with the support of monarch Ajatashatru.

  • 170
    Ashoka's main justification for his greatness was:

    • A
      His extensive conquests done clear
    • B
      The promotion of people's welfare by him done clear
    • C
      His marathon army done clear
    • D
      His exclusive patronage of Buddhism done clear
    FAQ
    Which rock edict of Ashoka mentions the Kalinga war?
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    Major Rock Edict XIII commemorates Ashoka's Dhamma triumph against Greek Kings Antiochus of Syria (Amtiyoko), Ptolemy of Egypt (Turamaye), Magas of Cyrene (Maka), Antigonus of Macedon (Amtikini), and Alexander of Epirus in addition to his victory over Kalinga (Alikasudaro). Pandyas, Cholas, etc. are also mentioned.

  • 171
    The Tripitakas are holy texts of:

    • A
      Hindus done clear
    • B
      Jains done clear
    • C
      Parsis done clear
    • D
      Buddhists done clear
    FAQ
    What is written in the Tripitaka?
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    It is believed that the Tripitaka is a collection of the Buddha's teachings. The first century CE saw the recording of the Pali canon.

  • 172
    In his writings, Ashoka identified himself as:

    • A
      Devanampriya Priyadarshi King done clear
    • B
      Ashoka Priyadarshi done clear
    • C
      Dhammasoka (Dharmasoka) done clear
    • D
      Daivaputra done clear
    FAQ
    What did Ashoka called himself in his addict?
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    Ashoka refers to himself as "Beloved of the Gods" in these inscriptions (Devanampiya). An inscription found in 1915 by C. proved the connection between Devanampiya and Ashoka.

  • 173
    What did the Horse of Sambhavnath Tirthankar symbolise?

    • A
      Speed done clear
    • B
      Restrained heart done clear
    • C
      Anger done clear
    • D
      Charm done clear
    FAQ
    What are the 24 tirthankaras?
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    In the current era, there have been 24 tirthankaras: Adinatha, Ajita, Sambhava, Abhinandana, Sumati, Padmaprabha, Suparshva, Chandraprabha, Suvidhi, Shital, Shreyansa, Vasupujya, Vimala, Ananta, Dharma, Shanti, Kunthu, Ara, Malli, Muni Suvrata, Nami, Nemi, Parshva and Mahavira.

  • 174
    Which language was most frequently used to spread Buddhism?

    • A
      Sanskrit done clear
    • B
      Prakrit done clear
    • C
      Pali done clear
    • D
      Sauraseni done clear
    FAQ
    What is Pali and Prakrit?
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    Any language other than Sanskrit is referred to as prakrit. The name "Pali" refers to an ancient or archaic variety of Prakrit that mixes multiple extant dialects. When Buddhist and Jain religious literature was composed in these languages, they became well-known.

  • 175
    Santhara is a _________ community's religious rite.

    • A
      Sikhs done clear
    • B
      Jews done clear
    • C
      Jain done clear
    • D
      Buddhists done clear
    FAQ
    What is Santhara case?
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    The claim that Santhara or Sallekhana is a vital religious activity seeks to protect Jain practise from the vice of being a criminal offence under Section 309 IPC, which provides penalty for suicide, and Section 306 IPC, which gives punishment for aiding suicide.

  • 176
    Which of the following is the Buddhists' holy book?

    • A
      Upanishad done clear
    • B
      Vedas done clear
    • C
      Tripitaka done clear
    • D
      Jatakas done clear
    FAQ
    What is the most sacred text of Buddhism?
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    The Theravada Buddhist tradition's canonical collection of scriptures, as it has been preserved in the Pali language, is known as the Pali Canon. It is the most comprehensive collection of early Buddhist writings still in existence. It is mostly influenced by the Tamrashatiya school.

  • 177
    Whose impacts did Tirthankar Ajitnath free himself from?

    • A
      Padprabhu done clear
    • B
      Acharya Aridaman done clear
    • C
      Arahnath done clear
    • D
      Naminath done clear
    FAQ
    In which religion tirthankar is considered as God?
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    The Tirthankara, also known as Jina in Jainism, is a saviour who has successfully navigated the stream of rebirths that is life and has paved the way for others to do the same.

  • 178
    Which of the following contributed to Buddhism's decline?

    • A
      Buddhism was founded by a prince done clear
    • B
      Corruption crept into Buddhist monasteries done clear
    • C
      Buddha and Mahavira were contemporaries done clear
    • D
      Buddha preached non-violence done clear
    FAQ
    What caused the decline of Buddhism?
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    Buddhism was on the verge of extinction when Muslims invaded India. From 712 A.D. onwards, they regularly and repeatedly invaded India. The Buddhist monks were compelled by such invasions to seek refuge in Nepal and Tibet.

  • 179
    Whose reign was it when Buddhism was made the official religion?

    • A
      Chandragupta Maurya done clear
    • B
      Skandagupta I done clear
    • C
      Samudragupta done clear
    • D
      Ashoka done clear
    FAQ
    Where did Buddhism become a religion?
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    One of the main faiths in the world is Buddhism. With Siddhartha Gautama, it began in India between 563 and 483 BCE, and throughout the following millennia, it expanded throughout Asia and the rest of the world.

  • 180
    The Jain(ism) has its roots in the term Jina, which means:

    • A
      great done clear
    • B
      detached done clear
    • C
      non-violence done clear
    • D
      conqueror (of senses) done clear
    FAQ
    What does Jina mean in Jainism?
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    In Jainism, Jina is a saviour who has navigated the stream of rebirths that is life and has paved the way for others to do the same.
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