buddhism jainism & religious movement quiz set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The so-called universities of Nalanda, Vikramshila, etc. were actually:

a) Secular centres of education and learning

b) Buddhist monasteries

c) Apex bodies of Buddhist monasteries

d) Learning centres of Buddhist monks

Question : 2

Mahavir Swami breathed his last at

a) Pawapuri

b) Rajgriha

c) Champa

d) Vaishali

Question : 3

Buddhist, Hindu and Jain Rock-cut caves coexist at

a) Elephanta

b) Ajanta

c) Karle

d) Ellora

Question : 4

Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?

1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.
3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 1 only

Question : 5

Which of the following was not one of the reasons for the gradual decline of Jainism?

a) The influence and popularity of Shaiva and Vaishnava saints in the South

b) The assimilative power of Hinduism

c) The destruction of t heir temples by t he foreign invaders and others

d) The extremism of its ethical code and religious discipline

Question : 6

Match list ‘A’ with list ‘B’ and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

a) 6 5 4 3 2 1

b) 5 6 3 4 1 2

c) 3 1 2 6 4 5

d) 1 2 3 5 5 4