Jainism and Buddhism 6th to 4th Century BC Quiz 2 , ainism and buddhism were the results of movements that intended to reform, how are the religions of jainism and buddhism alike.
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Jainism:
- Jainism accepted the existence of God, they had a place after Jainism.
- Rishabhdev was the first Tirthankar of Jains and Mahavira was the 24th and last Tirthankar.
- Jainism was founded by Lord Vardhman Mahavira.
- The 23rd Tirthankar was Parshvanath.
Buddhism:
- Buddhism was founded by Gautama Buddha.
- Gautama Buddha’s original name was Siddhartha.
- Gautama Buddha was born in E. Vaishakh Pournima took place in 563 AD at Lumbini (Nepal) near Kapilvastu.
- Shuddhodhan, the father of Buddhists, was the king of Kapilavastu in the Shakya Kshatriya clan. Mother Mahamaya belonged to the Koshalan family.
- After the death of his mother, Gautama Buddha was taken care of by his aunt Mahaprajapati Gautami.
- The Buddhist married Yashoda, a daughter of the Shakya dynasty, and a child named Rahul was born.
- Four life-changing events of Gautama Buddha – 1) old man, 2) sick man, 3) ghost procession, 4) ascetic.
- At the age of 29 Siddhartha left home and went in search of Satya (Mahabhinishkarma) and at the age of 35 he attained Nirvana (complete knowledge) at Uruvela Bodhgaya (Bodhi tree) under the Pimpal tree.
- The first discourse given by the Buddhists at Sarnath is called ‘Dhammachakra Pravartan’.
Start Quiz: (Jainism and Buddhism 6th to 4th Century BC Quiz 2)
Answer Key:
- Who was Nagarjuna? [BPSC 2003]
a) Greek king
b) Vaishnava saint
c) Jain monks Jainism and Buddhism 6th to 4th Century BC Quiz 2
d) Buddhist philosopher
Answer :- d) Buddhist philosopher
- According to Jain tradition, which Tirthankara was Mahavira? [RRB Ajmer Tech. 2004]
a) before Jainism and Buddhism 6th to 4th Century BC Quiz 2
b) tenth
c) eighteenth
d) twenty four
Answer :- d) Twenty-fourth
- What was the fundamental point of Jainism?
a) Karma
b) loyalty
c) non-violence
d) disillusionment Jainism and Buddhism 6th to 4th Century BC Quiz 2
Answer:- c) Non-violence
- Who said “live and let live”?
a) Bimbisara
b) Ajatashatru
c) Gautam Buddha
d) Mahavir Swami
Answer :- d) Mahavir Swami Jainism and Buddhism 6th to 4th Century BC Quiz 2
- Who was the last twenty-fourth Tirthankara among Tirthankaras?
a) Rishabhdev
b) Parshvanath
c) Manisuvrat
d) Mahavir
Answer :- d) Mahavir Jainism and Buddhism 6th to 4th Century BC Quiz 2
- What is the word for ‘complete knowledge’ in Jainism?
a) gin
b) Gems
c) Kaivalya
d) Nirvana
Answer :- c) Kaivalya Jainism and Buddhism 6th to 4th Century BC Quiz 2
- Where was Mahavir Swami born? [BPSC 1998, 2005, 2010]
a) Kundagram
b) Pataliputra
c) Magadha
d) Vaishali
Answer:- a) Kundagram Jainism and Buddhism 6th to 4th Century BC Quiz 2
- In which city was the Chaturth Buddhist Council/Sabha organized during the reign of Kanishka? [BPSC 2005]
a) Magadha
b) Pataliputra
c) Kundalvan, Kashmir
d) Rajgriha
Answer:- c) Kundalvan, Kashmir Jainism and Buddhism 6th to 4th Century BC Quiz 2
- Where was the Third Buddhist Council held? [BPSC 2004, 2010]
a) Vats
b) Pataliputra
c) Kaushambi
d) Kashmir Jainism and Buddhism 6th to 4th Century BC Quiz 2
Answer :- b) Patliputra
- In which city was the Buddhist council organized during the reign of Emperor Ashoka?
a) Magadha
b) Patiliputra
c) Samastipur
d) Rajgriha
Answer :- b) Patiliputra
- Which of the following is not the same in Buddhism and Jainism? [BPSC 2001]
a) Ahinsa
b) Indifference to the Vedas
c) self-suppression
d) rejection of customs
Answer :- a) Ahinsa
- In which of the following cities was the first Buddhist council/assembly held? [BPSC 2001, MPPSC 1990]
a) Nalanda
b) Gaya
c) Rajgriha
d) Bodh Gaya
Answer :- c) Rajgriha
- Which of the following is said to be the earliest Jain text? [BPSC 1995]
a) twelve limbs
b) twelve appendages
c) fourteen years ago
d) Fourteen Up East
Answer :- c) fourteen years ago
14. Who was the founder of Ajivak sect? [BPSC 1994]
a) Upali
b) Anand
c) Sthulabhadra
d) Makkhali Gosal
Answer :- d) Makkhali Gosal
- Whose contribution was the most in the development of Bhagwat sect? [BPSC 1994]
a) Parthians
b) hind Unani
c) Kushan
d) secret
Answer :- b) hind Unani
- Who was the first disciple of Lord Mahavir? [UPPCS 2005 ]
a) Jamali
b) Yosud
c) Bipin
d) Prabhas
Answer :- a) Jamali
- The Three Jewel Principle _ Right Conception, Right Character, Right Knowledge _ The glory of Dharma is, that is _ [UPPCS 2004]
a) Buddhism
b) Christianity
c) Jainism
d) none of these
Answer :- c) Jainism
- Assertion (A) : Kushinagar was the capital of the Malla Republic.
Assertion (R): Mahaparinirvana of Mahatma Buddha took place in Kushinagar. [UPPCS 2003]
a) Both A and R are correct and R explains A.
b) Both A and R are correct and R does not explain A.
c) A is correct but R is wrong.
d) A is wrong but R is correct.
Answer :- b) Both A and R are correct and R does not explain A.
- Consider the following statements and select the difference between ‘chaitya’ and ‘vihara’ _ [UPPCS 2003]
a) ‘Vihara’ is a place of worship while ‘Chaitya’ is the abode of Buddhist monks.
b) ‘Chaitya’ is the place of worship while ‘Vihara’ is the place of residence.
c) There is not much difference between the two.
d) Both ‘vihara’ and ‘chaitya’ can be used as residence.
Answer: – b) ‘Chaitya’ is a place of worship whereas ‘Vihar’ is a place of residence.
- Which one of the following sites is considered as Jain Siddha-Kshetra because of its association with Parshvanath _ [UPPCS 2002]
a) Champa
b) Pava
c) Sammed peak
d) Urjayant
Answer:- c) Sammed Shikhar
- Who presided over the first Buddhist council after the death of Buddha? [UPPCS 2000]
a) Mahakasap
b) Dharmasen
c) Ajatashatru
d) Nagasena
Answer :- a) Mahakasap
- Who among the following wanted to be the head of the Sangha during Buddha’s lifetime _ [UPPCS 1999]
a) Devdutt
b) Mahakasap
c) Upali
d) Anand
Answer :- a) Devdutt
- The Besnagar inscription of Heliodorus refers to _ [UPPCS 1998]
a) Sankarsana and Vasudeva
b) from Sankarsana and Pradumna
c) Sankarshana, Pradumna and Vasudeva
d) only by Vasudeva
Answer :- d) Only from Vasudev
- Who first started the worship of Vasudev Krishna? [UPPCS 1997]
a) Satvatas
b) Vedic Aryans
c) Tamils
d) Abhirons
Answer:- a) Satvats
- Whom did Gautam Buddha nominated after his death to lead the Buddhist Sangha? [UPPCS 2000, Utt. PSC 2002]
a) Anand
b) Mahakasap
c) Upali
d) none
Answer :- d) None
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