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In which of the following Council Jainism was divided into two?

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  1. Fourth Jain Council

  2. Third Jain Council

  3. Second Jain Council

  4. First Jain Council

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Correct Option: D

Mahavira Jain believed in existence of Gods.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mahavira did not believe in any God. He considered it less important than the Jina (the conqueror). He opined that man himself creates his destiny. So the given statement can not be considered as true.

The Jainas who went to south during great famine began to be called shvetambaras.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Jains those who went to south during the great famine began to be called as digambaras. And those who stayed back in Magadha began to be called as shvetambaras.

The Jainas who stayed back in Magadha during great famine began to be called shvetambaras.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The statement is true. The shvetambaras were allowed to put on white dresses and this sect of Jainism was formed under the leadership of Sthalabahu.

Mahavira Jain rejected Vedas and Vedic rituals.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahavira rejected Vedas and condemned Vedic rituals. He believed that through pure and meritorious life all can attain liberation. No ritual is required for acquiring such liberation. It can be attained through right knowledge, right faith, and right action.

Mahavira Jain believed in Karma and transmigration of the soul.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The doctrine of Karma is one of the main pillars of Jain philosophy. According to Mahavira, the human soul is constrained to a cycle of rebirth and this transmigration of the soul is completely dependent on its Karma. Based on Karma, a soul undergoes transmigration and reincarnates in various states of existence. This cycle continues until the soul attains Moksha through purification..

Which of the following is not a holy book of Jainism?

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  1. Anga sahitya

  2. Upang sahitya

  3. Sutta pitaka

  4. Kalpasutra

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sutta Pitaka is a holy book of Buddhism. It is the second part of Pali Canon. The other two parts are Vinaya Pitaka and Abhidhamma Pitaka. Together they are known as Tripitaka. 

 ______ was the mother of Vardhamana Mahavira.

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  1. Yasodhara

  2. Kundhavi

  3. Trisala

  4. Mayadevi

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mahavira was born in a royal family to king Siddhartha and queen Trishala in the Ikshvaku dynasty. 

The mother of Vardhamana Mahavira was a _____.

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  1. Licchavi Princess

  2. Maurya Princess

  3. Saka Princess

  4. Not a member of the royal family

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vardhman Mahavira was born in a royal family to king Siddhartha of Ikshvaku dynasty and queen Trishala, a Licchavi Princess.

The mercantile community was most attracted to Jainism because:

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  1. The peace and non-violence of Jainism was conducive to the development of trade and commerce

  2. The Vedic rituals and sacrifices were hindrances to its vocation

  3. It could follow the religion without any hindrance to its economic activities

  4. The doctrine of Kama of Jainism greatly impressed the merchants and traders

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the beginning, Jainism was very popular among the traders and businessmen. The mercantile community was attracted by the rigorous asceticism and religious life of the Jains and adopted the Jain way of life. Being bound by a sense of fraternity they formed business guilds for smooth conduct of business. These wealthy merchants patronized Jainism to a great extent. Even during the time of English East India Company, Jain business families like the Jagat Seths and the Singh is acted as state bankers and naturally wielded great influence in the society. Hence, Option A is correct. Among the rest, the rituals and sacrifices were performed by the Brahmins, not the Vaishyas, or mercantile community. There were Hindu businessmen too who flourished, like the Agraharis and Agrawals, Gahois. The doctrine of karma was present in Hinduism too. Hence, these options are incorrect.