buddhism jainism & religious movement quiz set 7 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Mathura became the hub of Jain religion during the reign of the

a) Kushanas

b) Mauryas

c) Guptas

d) Parthians

Question : 2

Statement I:
Mahavira initially joined a group of ascetics called Nirgranthas.
Statement II:
The sect was founded 200 years earlier by Parsva.

a) Statement I is true, but Statement II is false

b) Statement I is false, but Statement II is true

c) Both the statements are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

d) Both the statements are true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

Question : 3

Which of the following was/were not prohibited or condemned by Jainism?

a) Belief in gods

b) The practice of war

c) The practice of varna system

d) Both (a) and (b)

Question : 4

Which one of the following was not a Jain Tirthankara?

a) Nemi

b) Chandraprabhu

c) Nathamuni

d) Sambhav

Question : 5

Match List I (Personalities) with List II (Relationship with Mahavira) and select the answer from the codes given below the lists:  

a) I-E, II-A, III-C, IV-B

b) I-A, II-D, III-B, IV-E

c) I-D, II-A, III-B, IV-C

d) I-D, II-A, III-E, IV-B

Question : 6

Followers of Buddha who lived a family life were called

a) Upsampada

b) Upasaka

c) Anusavan

d) Gahapati