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Questions : The Jainas believe that Jainism is the outcome of the teachings of 24 tirthankaras. In the light of this statement, which one among the following is correct of Vardhamana Mahavira?

(a) He was the last and 24th tirthankara, who was not considered as the founder of the new faith but as a reformer of the existing religious sect

(b) He was not one of the 24 tirthankaras

(c) He was the first tirthankara and the founder of Jainism

(d) He was the 23rd tirthankara, the first 22 tirthankaras being considered legendary

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (a)

Mahavira was a teacher of the religion of Jainism. He lived in India. His followers believed that he was the 24th in a line of great teachers. These teachers were called tirthankaras.

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Question : 1

The entry of women as a ‘Bhikshuni’ into the Buddhist Sangha was allowed by Gautam Buddha at

a) Rajgriha

b) Shravasti

c) Vaishali

d) Kushinagar

Answer: (c)

Question : 2

Which of the following is correct about the code of conduct prescribed for Buddhist monks?

a) The slaves could join the Sangha

b) They cannot accept gold and silver and they cannot take to sale and purchase

c) The debtors were permitted to be members of the sangha

d) Shudras were not allowed to be member of Sangha

Answer: (b)

Question : 3

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:  

List-I (Councils) List-II (Head by)
A. First Buddhist Council 1. Asvaghosha and Vasumitra
B. Second Buddhist Council 2. Moggaliputta Tissa
C. Third Buddhist Council 3. Division of Buddhist church as Sthaviras and Mahasamghikas
D. Fourth Buddhist Council 4. Mahakassapa sapa
Codes: A B C D

a) 2 4 1 3

b) 1 2 3 4

c) 4 3 2 1

d) 4 2 3 1

Answer: (c)

Question : 4

In which ‘Anga’ are described the rules to be followed by monks?

a) Sthananga

b) Sutra Kridanga

c) Samavavanga

d) Ayarang

Answer: (d)

Question : 5

Who among these rendered that ‘Fate assigns everything, human is incapable’?

a) Aajivakas

b) Jains

c) Buddhists

d) Mimansakas

Answer: (a)

Question : 6

Mother of Gautam Buddha belonged to which dynasty?

a) Lichchavi dynasty

b) Koliyan dynasty

c) Shakya dynasty

d) Maya dynasty

Answer: (b)

Maya was the mother of the Buddha and was from the Koliyan clan. Maya was born in Devadaha in ancient Nepal. She was married to King Suddhodana, who ruled in the kingdom of Kapilavastu.

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