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

Question : 1

Syadvad is a doctrine of

a) Jainism

b) Lokayatism

c) Saivism

d) Vaishnavism

Question : 2

Jainism taught five doctrines. The fifth doctrine of observing continence was added by

a) Mahavira

b) Rishabhadeva

c) Parshvanatha

d) Both (a) and (b)

Question : 3

Who was the founder of Mahayan sect of Buddhism?

a) Dharmtrat

b) Asanga

c) Buddhadeva

d) Ghoshak

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

Which of the following Buddhist literature contains the Buddha’s sermons on matters of ethics and doctrine?

a) Abhidhamma Pitaka

b) Vinaya Pitaka

c) Jataka Stories

d) Sutta Pitaka2 Objective General Studies