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

Question : 1

Which of the following places can be regarded as the largest monastic establishment in Western India (containing 130 caves)?

a) Kanheri

b) Karle

c) Ajanta

d) Junnair

Question : 2

The mercantile community was most attracted to Jainism because:

a) The doctrine of Kama of Jainism greatly impressed the merchants and traders

b) It could follow the religion without any hindrance to its economic activities

c) The Vedic rituals and sacrifices were hindrances to its vocation

d) The peace and non-violence of Jainism was conducive to the development of trade and commerce

Question : 3

Consider the following Bhakti Saints:

1. Dadu Dayal
2. Guru Nanak
3. Tyagaraja

a) 2 only

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) 1 and 3

Question : 4

Buddhist, Hindu and Jain Rock-cut caves coexist at

a) Elephanta

b) Ajanta

c) Karle

d) Ellora

Question : 5

Mahavir Swami breathed his last at

a) Pawapuri

b) Rajgriha

c) Champa

d) Vaishali

Question : 6

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