Which of the following are the Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India?
1. Sirpur
2. Kushinagar
3. Nagapattinam
4. Karla caves
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Buddhism is the dominant religion in terms of the majority of the population practising it in which of the following South Asian countries
1. Nepal
2. Bhutan
3. Sri Lanka
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Which of the following sites is known as Diamond Triangle
1. Lalitgiri
2. Vindhyagiri
3. Ratnagiri
4. Pushpagiri
5. Udayagiri
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Which of these was/were some of the most important ideas in Jainism?
1. The entire world is fundamentally inanimate despite the contrary illusion.
2. There are no birth and death cycles as objects come from nothingness and dissolve into nothingness.
Which of the above is/are correct?
The famous statue of Gommateshwara (Bahubali) can be found in
Regarding the Gommateshwara statue, consider the following statements.
1. It is dedicated to the Jain god Bahubali.
2. Hoysala ruler Chavundaraya constructed it.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Gommateshwara is one of the world's tallest monolithic free-standing structure made of grey stone at Shravanabelagola.
2. Chavundaraya commissioned it.
3. It is the statue of Bahubali, the son of Adinath.
4. The statue symbolises the attainment of Kevala gyana by Bahubali.
Consider the following statements regarding Jain sects.
1. The Svetambara tradition of Jainism traces its lineage through Sthulabhadra.
2. As per the Digambara sect of Jainism, Bhadrabahu was the last Shruta Kevalin.
Which of the above is/are correct?
Jainism advocates three principles known as Triratnas (three gems): right faith, right knowledge and right conduct. On the other hand, Buddhism preaches four noble truths and the eightfold path. What is/ are common between the teachings of both religions?
1. Acceptance of the theory that God exists and it has multiple aspects.
2. Understanding that no object possesses a soul and is inanimate in the larger flow of life.
3. To practice ahimsa and abstain from acquiring precious metals like gold and silver.
4. Penance and extreme austerity to punish the body.
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The Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by
According to Jain doctrine, the universe and its constituents, soul, matter, space, time, and principles of motion, have always existed. Universal natural laws govern all constituents and actions.
Jains believe that the universe's natural and supernatural things can be traced back to seven fundamental elements. They include
1. Jiva
2. Vinijja
3. Kshati
4. Samvara
5. Nirjana
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Jains celebrate five major events in the life of a Tirthankara. They are called Kalyanak (auspicious events). Consider the following regarding them.
1. Chyavana Kalyanak is the event when the Tirthankara's soul is born.
2. Diksha Kalyanak is the event when the Tirthankara's soul attains true knowledge.
3. Kevaljnana Kalyanak is when Tirthankara's soul leaves the physical existence and becomes a Siddha.
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Jainism postulates that time has no beginning or end. It moves like the wheel of a cart. In this context, what are Avasarpini and Utsarpini?
Consider the following about the spread of Jainism.
1. Mahavira allowed both men and women to join Jain Sanghas.
2. The then rulers of southern Indian patronised Jainism.
3. Chandragupta Maurya is said to have persecuted jains on account of their severe ascetic practices.
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The principle of 'Right Faith' as propounded by Mahavira Jain is that
What would be the parallel in Jainism to Chaityas in Buddhism?
Consider the following statements about certain beliefs of sects of Jainism.
1. According to Digambaras, women cannot achieve liberation without first being reborn as a man.
2. Digambara monks are not allowed any possessions, not even personal begging bowls.
Which of the above is/are correct?
The famous Kalpasutra and the KalakacharyaKatha belong to
Consider the following statements.
1. The fundamental tenet of the Jain doctrine is that all phenomena are linked in a universal chain of cause and effect.
2. According to Jainism, to be free from karma shackles, a person must stop the influx of new karmas and eliminate the acquired ones.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Paryushana is the most important annual holy event for
Jain ethical code prescribes five fundamental vows. Which of the following is/are not one of them?
1. Ahimsa
2. Satya
3. Aparigraha
4. Brahmacharya
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The Samayasara and the Pravacanasara are considered the bible of
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
1. The first Jain Council was held at Valabhi at the beginning of the third century BC.
2. It was at the first council that the final compilation of Jain literature was done.
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'Right Knowledge' in Jainism refers to
Which of the following is wrong about teachings of Mahavira?
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