buddhism jainism & religious movement quiz set 5 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

In which language, did Mahavir Swami deliver his sermons?

a) Ardha-Magadhi

b) Sanskrit

c) Suraseni

d) Vaidarbhi

Question : 2

In which Jain council, Jain dharm was divided in Svetamber and Digamber?

a) Second council

b) First council

c) Fourth council

d) Third council

Question : 3

Consider the following statements:

• Assertion (A): Gautam Buddha spent the maximum number of rainy seasons of Saravasti
• Reason (R): Prasenjit, the ruler of Kosala and Gautam Buddha were of the same age. Codes:

a) A is false, but R is true

b) A is true, but R is false

c) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

d) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Question : 4

The Jainas believe that Jainism is the outcome of the teachings of 24 tirthankaras. In the light of this statement, which one among the following is correct of Vardhamana Mahavira?

a) He was not one of the 24 tirthankaras

b) He was the first tirthankara and the founder of Jainism

c) He was the 23rd tirthankara, the first 22 tirthankaras being considered legendary

d) He was the last and 24th tirthankara, who was not considered as the founder of the new faith but as a reformer of the existing religious sect

Question : 5

Who among the following teachers were visited by Siddhartha Gautama in the quest of knowledge before his enlightment?

1. Alara Kalama
2. Udraka Ramaputra
3. Makkhali Gosala
4. Nigantha Nataputta

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 4 and 2

d) 1 and 4

Question : 6

What were the ‘Four Great Signs’ that according to Buddhist tradition led Gautama to renounce the world?

a) None of the above.

b) Love, compassion, non-injury, purity

c) Old age, diseased person, dead body, an ascetic

d) That the world is full of suffering, desire and carve for existence, renunciation of desire, cycle of births and re-birth