buddhism jainism & religious movement quiz set 13 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?

1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment.
2. Indifference to the authority of the vedas.
3. Denial of efficiency of rituals
4. Non - injury to animal life.

a) 1, 3 and 4

b) 1 and 2

c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

d) 2, 3 and 4

Question : 2

With reference to ancient Jainism, which one of the following statement is correct?

a) Jainism enjoyed the patronage of the Kalinga King Kharavela in the first century BC

b) Jainism was spread in South India under the leadership of Sthulabhadra

c) The Jains who remained under the leadership of Bhadrabahu were called Svetambaras after the Council held at Pataliputra

d) In the initial stage of Jainism, the Jainas worshipped image unlike Buddhist

Question : 3

Who were Nayanars?

a) Vaishnava

b) Shaiva

c) Shakta

d) Suryopasaka

Question : 4

Lord Buddha preached the following four noble truths. Put them in correct order using the code given below

1. There is suffering.
2. There is a cessation of suffering.
3. There is a path leading to the cessation of suffering.
4. There is the cause of suffering.

a) 1, 3, 2, 4

b) 1, 4, 2, 3

c) 1, 4, 3, 2

d) 1, 2, 4, 3

Question : 5

Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?

a) A state of bliss and rest

b) The extinction of the flame of desire

c) The complete annihilation of self

d) A mental stage beyond all comprehension

Question : 6

Which one of the following is not true about the Barabar hill caves?

a) These inscriptions inform us about the dedication of these caves to the Ajivikas

b) There are in all four caves on the Barabar hill

c) Inscriptions of Ashoka are found on the walls of three caves

d) These inscriptions date back to 6th century B.C.