buddhism jainism & religious movement quiz set 3 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Jain philosophy?

1. Like the Charvakas, the Jains too do not believe in the Vedas.
2. They admit the existence of a soul.
3. They agree that suffering (pain) can be stopped by controlling the mind and by seeking the right knowledge and perception and by observing the right conduct.

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3;

Question : 2

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

a) 3 2 5 1 4

b) 5 4 2 3 1

c) 1 3 4 5 2

d) 3 2 1 5 4

Question : 3

Which of the following principles was added to Jainism by Mahavira?

a) Ahinsa

b) Satya

c) Aparigraha

d) Brahmacharya

Question : 4

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Jain Philosophy?

1. Jiva is a conscious substance which is different in different individuals.
2. Ajiva is the opposite of jiva comprising of dharma, adharma, akash, pudgala and kala
3. Asrava denotes the inflow of karmic matter by the soul.
4. Samvara means union of jiva with pudgala (matter) or soul with non-soul particles.

a) 2, 3, and 4 only

b) 1, 2, and 3 only

c) 1, 3, and 4 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4;

Question : 5

Which of the following statements correctly describe the difference between a Chaitya and a Stupa?

a) Chaityas represent Mahayanism and Stupas Hinayanism

b) Chaitya is a r eligious ter m, while S tupa is an architectural term for a mound containing a relic of the Buddha and later on of leading Buddhist Saints

c) Chaitya is a place of prayers/worship while Stupa is a funeral monument

d) Chaitya were constructed by the monasteries while Stupas were constructed by the kings and the rich merchants

Question : 6

Who is supposed to be the future Buddha in Mahayana Buddhism?

a) Amitabha

b) Krakuchanda

c) Kanak Muni

d) Maitreya