buddhism jainism & religious movement Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 11

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 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

b) He was not one of the 24 tirthankaras

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

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

Question : 12 [UPPCS (Pre) 2010]

The entry of women as a ‘Bhikshuni’ into the Buddhist Sangha was allowed by Gautam Buddha at

a) Rajgriha

b) Shravasti

c) Vaishali

d) Kushinagar

Question : 13

Which of the following is correct about the code of conduct prescribed for Buddhist monks?

a) The slaves could join the Sangha

b) They cannot accept gold and silver and they cannot take to sale and purchase

c) The debtors were permitted to be members of the sangha

d) Shudras were not allowed to be member of Sangha

Question : 14

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:  

a) 2 4 1 3

b) 1 2 3 4

c) 4 3 2 1

d) 4 2 3 1

Question : 15

Jatak belongs to which Nikay?

a) Samyukta

b) Deegh

c) Majjhim

d) Khuddak