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The original teachings of Mahavira are contained in the _____.

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  1. Jatakas

  2. Tripitakas

  3. Purvas

  4. Angas

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The traditions of Lord Pasharvanath, Mahavira Swami and even from before that were compiled as "Purvas." The word 'Purva' itself means 'before'. There are 14 Purvas. These 14 Purvas are described in the 12th anga of Jinvani which is called as 'Drishtivaad anga'. Many of these 'Purvas' were dedicated to the description of secret magical knowledge and supernatural powers.

The word Jina from which the Jain(ism) has originated stands for ______.

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  1. great

  2. detached

  3. non-violence

  4. conqueror (of senses)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The term "Jain" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Jina" means conqueror of senses. It shows the victory of a person from the cycle of birth and death.

The Digambaras and Shvetambaras differ primarily with regard to their _______.

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  1. Choice of god

  2. Philosophical doctrines

  3. Dress

  4. Rituals

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • Digambar saints did not wear clothes as they consider clothes as a luxurious material.
  • Shvetambaras wear white clothes.

The last in the succession of Jain Tirthankaras was __________.

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  1. Parsvanatha

  2. Rishabha

  3. Mahavira

  4. Manisubruta

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The last or 24th Tirthankara of Jainism was Mahavira. He succeeded 23th Tirthankara Parshavanath.

Which among the following was the doctrine that was a addition by Mahavira to the teachings under Jainism ?

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  1. Do not speak a lie.

  2. Observe continence.

  3. Do not commit violence.

  4. Do not steal.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mahavira was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. There are basically five vows in Jainism. The first four vows- Satya, Ahimsa, Asteya (non-stealing) and Aparigraha (non-possession) were added by the 23rd Tirthankara Pasharvanath whereas the fifth vow continence, chastity or patience was laid down by Mahavira.

Who is said to be responsible for the spread of Jainism in Karnataka?

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  1. Ajatashatru

  2. Chandragupta Maurya

  3. Bimbisara

  4. Mahapadma Nanda

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chandragupta Mauryan was the first ruler who followed Jainism in the late years of his life. He had to face famine during his reign. He moved to south with his spiritual guru Bhadrabhau. He performed Santhara (fast unto death) in Shravanbelgola in Karnataka. At the Chandragiri hill near Shravanbelgola in Karnataka, some stone inscription favors the fact.

The Jaina saint credited with the spread of Jainism in Karnataka (south India) was ______.

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  1. Bhadrabahu

  2. Adinatha

  3. Parshvanatha

  4. Mahavira

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhadrabhau spread Jainism in South India, especially in Karnataka. He lived in the court of Chandragupta Mauryan. Chandragupta Mauryan went to Shravanbelgola in Karnataka in the last year of his life along with his spiritual guru Bhadrabhau. He belonged to Digambara sect of Jainism. Bhadrabhau was the leader of undivided Sangha but later on Jainism divided into two sects - Digambara and Shwetambara.

In Jainism, 'Perfect Knowledge' is referred to as _________.

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  1. Nirvana

  2. Ratna

  3. Kaivalya

  4. Jina

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Jainism 'Jina' means one who has controlled ones senses. Ratna or Ratantraya are the tripple gems of Jainism. These are the right faith, right knowledge and right conduct. The term Nirvana is used to free from the cycle of rebirth and death. The term Kaivalya is referred to 'Perfect Knowledge' or Spiritual liberation. 

Assertion (A): The jains follow the practice of worshipping images of tirthankaras.
Reason (R): They denied the existence of a Supreme Being.

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  1. Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A

  2. Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A

  3. A is true but R is false

  4. A is false but R is true

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Correct Option: B

Which of the following is not matched correctly?

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  1. Vardhamana Mahavira's father-Siddhartha

  2. Vardhamana Mahavira's mother- Trisala

  3. Vardhamana Mahavira's wife-Yashoda

  4. Vardhamana Mahavira's daughter-Cheiiana

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vardhman Mahavira also was known as Mahavira Swami was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. His father's name was Siddhartha and mother's name was Trisala who was a Lichhchavi princess. He married princess Yashoda at a very young age. They had a daughter named Priyadarshana.