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

Question : 1

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 : 2

The Stupa site not connected with any incident of Buddha’s life is

a) Sanchi

b) Sarnath

c) Bodhgaya

d) Kushinagar

Question : 3

Consider the following statements

1. The Jains believed that Mahavira had twenty-three predecessors.
2. Parshvanatha was the twenty-third Tirthankara.
3. Rishava was the immediate successor of Mahavira.

a) 2 and 3

b) Only 2

c) Only 3

d) 1 and 2

Question : 4

In which language, did Mahavir Swami deliver his sermons?

a) Ardha-Magadhi

b) Sanskrit

c) Suraseni

d) Vaidarbhi

Question : 5

Who among the following was King of Magadha, at the time of Mahaparinirvana of Gautam Buddha?

a) Chandragupta Maurya

b) Bimbisara

c) Udayi

d) Ajatshatru

Question : 6

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