buddhism jainism & religious movement quiz set 14 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The originator of the Jain religion is

a) Parshwanath

b) Arya Sudharma

c) Mahavira Swami

d) Rishabh Dev

Question : 2

Why did Buddhism start declining in India in the early medieval times?

1. Buddha was by that time considered as one of the incarnations of Vishnu and thus became a part of Vaishnavism.
2. The invading tribes from Central Asia till the time last Gupta king adopted Hinduism and persecuted Buddhists.
3. The Kings of Gupta dynasty were strongly opposed to Buddhism.

a) 2 and 3

b) Only 1

c) 1 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 3

The doctrine of three jewels-Right faith, Right action and Right Knowledge, is the crowning glory of

a) Jainism

b) Buddhism

c) Christianity

d) None of these

Question : 4

Jatak belongs to which Nikay?

a) Samyukta

b) Deegh

c) Majjhim

d) Khuddak

Question : 5

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

a) 2 4 1 3

b) 1 2 3 4

c) 4 3 2 1

d) 4 2 3 1

Question : 6

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