buddhism jainism & religious movement Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 11

Consider the following statements:

  1. During the sixth century BC numerous religious sects arose in the mid-Gangetic plains as a result of an upheaval of new ideas and the resulting rise of new philosophical tenets.
  2. Sixth century BC also witnessed many religious movements in different parts of the world.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

a) 2 only

b) 1 only

c) 1 and 2 both

d) None;

Answer: (a)

During the sixth century BC, we notice a growing resentment to the ritualistic orthodox ideas of the Brahmanas. In other words, the old Vedic religion had ceased to be a living force. The spiritual unrest and intellectual stimulation led to the rise of various heterodox religious movements.

The religious sects were based on regional customs and rituals practised by different people living in north-east India. Of these sects, Jainism and Buddhism were the most important and they developed into a most potent well organised, and popular religious reform movements.

Sixth century BC also witnessed many religious movements in different parts of the world. Heraclitus in Eoinia Island, Socrates in Greece, Confucious in China, Zoroaster in Persia, Isaiah in Babylon preached new ideas.

Question : 12

Svetambara Agama was finally edited at the Jain council of

a) Vallabhi

b) Vaishali

c) Vidarbha

d) Pawa

Answer: (a)

Vallabhi has been a famous Jain centre. It was here in 453 or 466 AD, the Vallabhi council of the Jains produced in writing the religious canon under the head of the shraman Devardhigani. Svetambara Agama was finally edited at the Jain council of Vallabhi.

Question : 13

In which of the following places, Mahavir Swami gave his first sermon?

a) Rajgriha

b) Vaishali

c) Champa

d) Nalanda

Answer: (a)

Bhagwan Mahavir’s firstsermon (called ‘DivyaDhwani’) was delivered on ‘Vipulachala Hill’ near ‘Rajgrahi’. In his preaches, he gave emphasis on non-violence, non-attachment and on Anekant and Syadvada.

Question : 14

Match the five major Mauryan provinces with their capitals:

A. Uttarapatha I. Ujjain (Northern Province)
B. Avantiratha II. Suvarnagiri (Western Province)
C. Dakshinapatha III. Tosali (Southern Province)
D. Prachya IV. Pataliputra (Eastern Province)
E. Central Province V. Taxila
Codes: A B C D E

a) I II I III V

b) II III I IV V

c) III II I IV V

d) V I II III IV

Answer: (d)

Question : 15

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes:

List I List II
A. Birth 1. Stupa
B. First Sermon 2. Lotus and bull
C. Nirvana 3. Dharmachakra
D. Parinirvana 4. Bodhi tree
Codes: A B C D

a) 1 2 4 3

b) 4 1 2 3

c) 2 3 4 1

d) 1 2 3 4

Answer: (c)

Symbol of 5 great events of Buddha’s life

Event Symbol
Buddha’s birth Lotus & bull
The great departure (Mahabhinishkramana) Horse
Enlightment (Nirvana) Bodhi tree
First sermon (Dhammachakraparivartan) Wheel
Death (Parinirvana) Stupa

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