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

Question : 1

Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?

a) A mental stage beyond all comprehension.

b) The extinction of the flame of desire

c) The complete annihilation of self

d) A state of bliss and rest

Question : 2

According to Boddhist, the main aim of life is

a) Moksha

b) Nirvana

c) Nirjara

d) Kaivalya

Question : 3

Which of the following is characteristic ascribed to Buddhism? Choose the correct answer given below:

1. Theory of Prakrit and Purusha
2. Rejection of the authority of the Vedas
3. Emphasis on the role of the individual
4. Beliefs in the categories of Jiva and Ajiva

a) 1 and 2

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 1 and 3

d) 3 and 4

Question : 4

Which of the following was/were not related to Buddha’s life?

1. Kanthaka
2. Alara Kalama
3. Channa
4. Goshala Maskariputra

a) Only 4

b) 1 and 2

c) 3 and 4

d) Only 1

Question : 5

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Philosophically an important doctrine of Jain ‘Anekantavad’?

1. Reality can be examined from many standpoints.
2. A thing can be described from at least seven standpoints (saptabhangi) and all can be equally true.
3. This doctrine has contributed to the tolerance of contrary opinions among theologians and philosophers.

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3;

Question : 6

Which of the following was not one of the points of religious difference between Buddhism and Jainism?

a) While Buddhism acknowledges a permanent entity or an immortal soul, Jainism does not

b) Compared to Jainism, Buddhism was modereate in its stress on the doctrine of ahimsa

c) Whereas Jainism believed in rigorous asceticism, Buddhism considered rigid penance to be useless

d) Unlike Buddhism, Jainism did not altogether dispense with the worship of the old deities or the servies of the Brahmins