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

Question : 1

Which of the following are true of Jainism?

1. It has an affinity with the Sankhya system of philosophy.
2. It completely rejected the concept of the soul.
3. It has an affinity with the Vedanta system of philosophy.
4. According to it, the world consists of two eternal categories, viz., conscious Jiva and unconscious (Ajiva).

a) 1 and 3

b) 3 and 4

c) 2 and 4

d) 2 and 3

Question : 2

Which of the following were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?

1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment.
2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas.
3. Denial of efficiency of rituals 4. Non - injury to animal life.

a) 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 1 and 2

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question : 3

Who was the president of first Jain council?

a) Sthalabahu

b) Bhadrabahu

c) Nagarjuna Suri

d) Devardhigan

Question : 4

Which one of the following characteristics of Buddhism distinguishes it from Jainism?

a) Rejection of both e xtreme pleasure a nd selfmortification

b) Belief in efficacy of action

c) Non acceptance of the authority of the Vedas

d) Attitude of non-injury towards all beings

Question : 5

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Buddhist Sangha?

1. The monks were organized into the Sangha for the purpose of spreading his teachings.
2. There was no separate code for nuns in the Sangha.
3. The membership was open to all persons, male or female and without any caste restrictions.
4. The Sangha was governed on democratic lines and was empowered to enforce discipline among its members.

a) 2, 3, and 4

b) 1, 2, and 3 only

c) 1, 3, and 4

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question : 6

Which of the following was not one of the reasons for the rapid spread of Jainism amongst the trading community?

a) The encouragement of frugality in Jainism coincided with a similar sentiment incommercial activity

b) The trading community could observe the vow of non-injury without any difficulty

c) The s trict l imitation of pri vate prope rty w as interpreted to mean landed property and not the wealth earned from trade and commerce

d) The Jain temples received generous donations from rich merchants