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

Question : 1

The merchants were attracted to a sect like Buddhism because:

a) They were not granted a social status that was in resonance with economic prosperity.

b) Brahamanical rituals were becoming expensive for them.

c) They found it suitable for their vocation.

d) They felt that the new materialistic conditions were corrupting society.

Question : 2

The Buddha delivered his first sermon, known as ‘Turning of the wheel of law’ at

a) Bodh Gaya

b) Sanchi

c) Sarnath

d) Sravasti

Question : 3

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

a) C D B A

b) B A D C

c) B C D A

d) A B C D

Question : 4

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

a) Ahinsa

b) Satya

c) Aparigraha

d) Brahmacharya

Question : 5

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 : 6

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;