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Vardhamana Mahavira the $24^{th}$ Tirthankar of Jainism was born at ______ and died at ______.

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  1. Vaishali and Rajagriha

  2. Kusinagara and Pavapuri

  3. Kundagrama and Pavapuri

  4. Kashi and Champa

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Vardhamana Mahavira  was born in 540 B.C. at Kundagram (now Basokund) near Vaisali in Bihar. At the age of 72 in 468 BC, he attained Nirvana at Pavapuri (Nalanda).

The founder of Jainism was ____.

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  1. Rishabhadev

  2. Neminath

  3. Parsvanatha

  4. Vardhaman Mahavira

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rishabhadeva was the propounder of the Jainism. He was the first Tirthankara of Jains.

The 'Three Jewels' (Triratnas) of Jainism are _____.

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  1. right faith or intentions, right knowledge and right conduct

  2. right action, right livelihood and right effort

  3. right thoughts, non-violence and non-attachment

  4. right speech, right thinking and right behaviour

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The path that Mahavira advocated was one of the strict asceticism, renunciation and moral cultivation. He instructed his followers to implement three jewels: 1. Right faith, 2. Right knowledge, 3. Right conduct. 

In Jainism the aim of life is to attain Nirvana or Moksha for which one has to ____.

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  1. follow three jewels and five vows

  2. practice, non-violence and non-injury to all living beings

  3. renounce the world and attain right knowledge

  4. believe in the Jains and absolute non-violence

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vardhamana Mahavira was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. The Jains believe that the basic aim of life is to attain salvation (Salvation means freedom from the cycle of birth and death). According to Jain religion, Salvation can be achieved by following three jewels and five vows. 

Three jewels of Jainism are:
(1) Right Faith 
(2) Right Knowledge
(3) Right Conduct

Five Vows of Jainism are:
(1) Not to injure life (Ahimsa)
(2) Not to steal (Asteya)
(3) Not to tell lies (Stya)
(4) Not to own property (Aparigraha)
(5) Observe Celibacy (Brahmacharya)

Jainism was divided into two sects, Swetambaras (White-clad) and Digambaras (Sky-clad or naked), during the reign of the ______.

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  1. Nandas

  2. Mauryas

  3. Kushanas

  4. Shungas

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jainism was divided into two sects named as Shvetambara and Digambaras during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya. 

Shvetambaras - The monks of this sect wear whites clothes and do not follow rules of Jainism strictly. They consider Mahavir Swami as married.
Digamabara - The monks of this sect do not wear clothes and follow the rules of Jainism strictly. They consider Mahavir Swami as Balbrahamachari.

Mahavira was ______.

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  1. the 20th Tirthankara

  2. the 21st Tirthankara

  3. the 23rd Tirthankara

  4. the 24th Tirthankara

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vardhamana Mahavira was born at Kundalavana near Vaishali. After attaining "Kaivalya", he was called "Jina" and his followers were known as Jains. The religious leaders of Jainism are known as Tirthankara. Mahavira was considered as 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. Rishabhdev was the first Tirthankara of Jainism.

Kharavela of Kalinga was a follower of ____.

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  1. Jainism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Hinduism

  4. Confuciounism

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kharvela was a descendant of Meghavarmana. The latter was the founder of the royal house of Chedi. Kharvela was a Jain and despite his fervor for Jainism, he was addicted to military conquests. Kalinga rose to power under his rule. Information regarding his life, rule, religion, and conquests can be gained from Hathigumpha Inscription.

Which of the following is not included in triratna of Jainism? 

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  1. Right Knowledge

  2. Right Conduct

  3. Right Faith

  4. Creator

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Lord Mahavira's main teachings in Jainism are three jewels and five vows. These three jewels are known as Triratna. Triratna includes:
(1) Right Faith
(2) Right Knowledge
(3) Right Conduct

The Camoua ruler of ancient India who is said to have been converted to Jainism, towards the end of his life, is _____.

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  1. Bindusara

  2. Samudragupta

  3. Chandragupta

  4. Ashoka

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chandragupta Mauryan was the very first emperor in India who converted into Jainism during the last years of his life. He did this because he believed that his power and thrones would not give him peace. He became a disciple of Jain monk Acharya Bhadrabahu, In his last days of his life, he did Santhara and fasted unto death at Shravan Belagolain, Karnataka. During his rule, Jainism was divided into two branches- Shwetambara and Digamabara.

The concept of Anuvrata was advocated by _____.
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  1. Mahayana Buddhism

  2. Jainism

  3. Lokayata School

  4. Hinayana Buddhism

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Anuvratas are the "little vows" in Jain religion which are to be followed by the followers of this religion. Along with this, there are "Mahavrats " which are to be followed by the saints of this religion. There are five anuvratas which are :

(1) Ahimsa (to abstain from violence)
(2) Satya (to abstain from falsehood)
(3) Astya (to abstain from stealing)
(4) Brahamcharya ( to be content with one's own wife) 
(5) Aparigraha (to limit one's possessions)