buddhism jainism & religious movement Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 21

List I (Jain Tirthankars) List II (Cognizance)
A. Santi Natha 1. Antelope
B. Malli Natha 2. Lion
C. Parswa Natha 3. Serpent
D. Mahavira 4. Water jar
Codes: A B C D

a) 2 3 1 4

b) 1 4 3 2

c) 1 2 4 3

d) 4 1 3 2

Answer: (b)

Question : 22

Which one of the following is a commentary on the Digha Nikaya?

a) Netti Prakaran

b) Dipavamasa

c) Lalitavistara

d) Sumangal Vilasini

Answer: (d)

Question : 23

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

a) A state of bliss and rest

b) A mental stage beyond all comprehension.

c) The extinction of the flame of desire

d) The complete annihilation of self

Answer: (a)

The concept of Nirvana was originally explained by Lord Buddha (566-486 BC). The word ‘Nirvana’ comes from the root meaning ‘to blow out’ and refers to the extinguishing of the fires of greed, hatred, and delusion.

When these emotional and psychological defilements are destroyed by wisdom, the mind becomes free, radiant, and joyful and he who has realized the Truth (Nirvana) is the happiest being in the world. He is free from all complexes and obsessions. He does not repent of the past nor does he brood over the future. He lives fully in present.

He appreciates and enjoys things in life in the purest sense without self projections. He is free from the thirst for becoming and the illusion of self. Buddism explains Nirvana as a state of bliss or peace.

Question : 24

Where did the Mahasamghika school arise ?

a) Sravasti

b) Vaishali

c) Bodhagaya

d) Rajagriha

Answer: (b)

Mahasanghika is the name of an early Buddhist school in India, during the Second Buddhist council held at Vaishali. The Mahasanghika school represents the first major schism ever recorded in Buddhism.

Question : 25

Zen Buddhism, introduced in the twelfth century A.D., found its adherents mainly among the warriors and influenced Japanese culture considerabley. The key to enlightenment, according to Zen Buddhism, is:

a) Meditation

b) Piety

c) Recollection

d) Virtuous life

Answer: (a)

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