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- During the sixth century BC numerous religious sects arose in the mid-Gangetic plains as a result of an upheaval of new ideas and the resulting rise of new philosophical tenets.
- Sixth century BC also witnessed many religious movements in different parts of the world.
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) None;
The correct answers to the above question in:
Answer: (a)
During the sixth century BC, we notice a growing resentment to the ritualistic orthodox ideas of the Brahmanas. In other words, the old Vedic religion had ceased to be a living force. The spiritual unrest and intellectual stimulation led to the rise of various heterodox religious movements.
The religious sects were based on regional customs and rituals practised by different people living in north-east India. Of these sects, Jainism and Buddhism were the most important and they developed into a most potent well organised, and popular religious reform movements.
Sixth century BC also witnessed many religious movements in different parts of the world. Heraclitus in Eoinia Island, Socrates in Greece, Confucious in China, Zoroaster in Persia, Isaiah in Babylon preached new ideas.
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Question : 1
Svetambara Agama was finally edited at the Jain council of
a) Vallabhi
b) Vaishali
c) Vidarbha
d) Pawa
Answer »Answer: (a)
Vallabhi has been a famous Jain centre. It was here in 453 or 466 AD, the Vallabhi council of the Jains produced in writing the religious canon under the head of the shraman Devardhigani. Svetambara Agama was finally edited at the Jain council of Vallabhi.
Question : 2
In which of the following places, Mahavir Swami gave his first sermon?
a) Rajgriha
b) Vaishali
c) Champa
d) Nalanda
Answer »Answer: (a)
Bhagwan Mahavir’s firstsermon (called ‘DivyaDhwani’) was delivered on ‘Vipulachala Hill’ near ‘Rajgrahi’. In his preaches, he gave emphasis on non-violence, non-attachment and on Anekant and Syadvada.
Question : 3
Match the five major Mauryan provinces with their capitals:
| A. Uttarapatha | I. Ujjain (Northern Province) |
| B. Avantiratha | II. Suvarnagiri (Western Province) |
| C. Dakshinapatha | III. Tosali (Southern Province) |
| D. Prachya | IV. Pataliputra (Eastern Province) |
| E. Central Province | V. Taxila |
a) I II I III V
b) II III I IV V
c) III II I IV V
d) V I II III IV
Answer »Answer: (d)
Question : 4
Match list ‘A’ with list ‘B’ and choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
| List ‘A’ | List ‘B’ |
| A. Langala | 1. Does not appear in the Rigveda |
| B. Phala | 2. Leather strap of the plough |
| C. Sita | 3. Ploughshare |
| D. Hala | 4. Furrows |
| E. Varatra | 5. Plough |
a) D E C B A
b) B C D E A
c) A B C D E
d) D E B C A
Answer »Answer: (d)
Question : 5
Which of the following is among the eightfold path of Buddhism?
- Right speech
- Right action
- Right means of livelihood
- Right mindfulness
a) 2, 3, and 4 only
b) 1, 2, and 3 only
c) 1, 3, and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4;
Answer »Answer: (d)
Following the Noble Eightfold Path allows someone to eliminate desires the keep a person from reaching nirvana. Once a person reaches “Purity of thought and life” becomes an arahat (someone who is freed from the need of Samsara (rebirth) and is ready for nirvana).
The word, Nirvana comes from Sanskrit, and means “Blowing Out”.
Question : 6
Buddha means :
a) The religious preacher
b) The enlightened one
c) The powerful
d) The genius
Answer »Answer: (b)
The word Buddha actually means enlightened one and is the name given to Gautama Siddhartha after his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.
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