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JAINISM AND BUDDHISM
JAINISM AND BUDDHISM
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Question 1 |
When did Jainism and Buddhism emerged in India ?
AD 6th century | |
BC 6th century | |
BC 5th century | |
BC 7th century |
Question 2 |
Which of the following statements is / are correct ?
- 1) The mahaveer is the creator of Jainism.
- 2) Gautama Buddha was the creator of Buddhism.
Only 1 | |
Only 2 | |
1 and 2 | |
None of these |
Question 3 |
Who is the first Tirthankara ?
Mahaveer | |
Athinathar [ Rishabhanatha ] | |
Buddhar | |
Siddharthar |
Question 4 |
Who is the 24th Tirthankara ?
Mahaveer | |
Athinathar | |
Buddhar | |
Siddharthar |
Question 5 |
Tirthankara means
Missionary | |
Samayakkuravar | |
Stealing | |
Abolition of wealth |
Question 6 |
In which city did Mahaveer was born?
Kundagrama | |
Mithilai | |
Kapilavastu | |
Kosalam |
Question 7 |
Which of the following statements is related to Mahaveer ?
1) His father's name is Siddharth.
2) He had a wife named Yasoda and a daughter Anoja Priyadarshana.
3) At the age of 30, he left marriage life and became a monk.
4) He was born in Kapilavasta in modern Nepal.
5) The four scenes, elderly man, patient, beggar, and funeral, raised many questions in his mind.
1,2 and 5 | |
1,2 and 3 | |
2,3,4 and 5 | |
1,3 and 4 |
Question 8 |
In which age did Mahavira receive spiritual knowledge known as kaivalya?
30 | |
42 | |
12 | |
16 |
Question 9 |
Who laid a solid foundation to Jainism?
Mahaveer | |
Athinathar | |
Buddhar | |
Siddharthar |
Question 10 |
In which place Mahavira died ?
Kundagrama | |
Kosalam | |
Mithilai | |
Pava |
Question 11 |
How did the regulatory mechanisms adopted by the followers of Mahavira is called as ?
Spirit is the light of God. | |
Ahimsa or Non-violence | |
Have to control themselves | |
Jina |
Question 12 |
Which of the following statements is the Mahavira teachings?
1) He does not believe that there is god.
2) Humans are the cause of human suffering. Human beings have no other risk.
3) Life should not be killed for any purpose.
4) Mahaveer, who taught Ahimsa, said that all things are alive.
1,2 and 3 | |
2,3 and 4 | |
1,3 and 4 | |
1,2,3 and 4 |
Question 13 |
In which language did Mahavira spread his religious ideas?
Pali | |
Prakrit | |
Tamil | |
Sanskrit |
Question 14 |
Match the following
List 1 List 2
Seevaga chinthamani 1.Vellai aadai
Nannool 2. Hemachandra
History of Gujarat 3. Thiruthaka thevar
Svetambaram 4. Bhavanti sage
3,4,1,2 | |
3,4,2,1 | |
2,1,4,3 | |
1,2,3,4 |
Question 15 |
The holy books of Jains is
Agam | |
Purva | |
Both (A) and (B) | |
None of these |
Question 16 |
How is the teaching of the mahaveer is called as ?
Four hymns | |
Five disciplines | |
Three gems | |
Eight Minds |
Question 17 |
1. Which of the following statements is / are correct ?
1. Non-violence / disobedience - not harmful
2. Satyam - speaking truthfully
3. Assay - abolishing wealth
4. Sacrifice - thief
5. Brahmacharya - pure life
1,2 and 5 | |
3 and 4 | |
2,3 and 4 | |
1,3 and 5 |
Question 18 |
Which of the following statements is / are correct ?
1) Both the clergy and laymen had to strictly follow the doctrine of ahimsa
2) The practice of agriculture was considered sinful
Only 1 | |
Only 2 | |
1 and 2 | |
None of these |
Question 19 |
1. Which of the following statements is / are correct ?
1) Mahaveer, believed in the theory of karma and said that the highest purpose is to get a better understanding
2) Mahaveer set up unions. There were men and women
Only 1 | |
Only 2 | |
1 and 2 | |
None of these |
Question 20 |
Which of the following kings followed the Jainism?
Chandragupta Maurya | |
Kalinga Karvelan | |
Koonpandiyan | |
All of these |
Question 21 |
Where is the statue of Gomatheswara ?
Kalugumalai | |
Ellora | |
Udayagiri | |
Shravanabelagola |
Question 22 |
Which of the following is Jain temple?
Khajuraho | |
Chittoor | |
Ranakpur | |
All of these |
Question 23 |
Who created the Buddhist religion?
Mahavira | |
Hemachandirar | |
Suthothanar | |
Gautama Buddha |
Question 24 |
Which is the period of Buddha ?
BC 563 Up to BC 483 | |
BC 536 Up to BC 843 | |
BC 563 Up to BC 433 | |
BC 763 to Up to BC 483 |
Question 25 |
What is the meaning of the word 'Buddha ?
Good thinking | |
Knowing good and bad | |
Knowing good | |
Knowing the bad |
Question 26 |
Where did Buddha begin his first teaching ?
Ruchinakaram | |
Varanasi | |
Sanchi | |
Prakrit |
Question 27 |
What does tripitaka’s mean’s ?
Three teachings | |
Three principles | |
Three gems | |
Three baskets |
Question 28 |
What is the name of the Buddha's teachings / script of Buddhism?
Mahavansa | |
Tiripitakam | |
Arthasastra | |
None of these |
Question 29 |
Which of the following king followed the Buddhist religion?
Kanishkar | |
Ashoka | |
Gamini Abhiyan | |
Harshar |
Question 30 |
What are the causes of Buddhism to spread ?
1) The teachings of the Buddha are simple.
2) The principle is that all people are equal.
3) The Buddha's teachings were written in pali.
4) Kosalam, Kaushambi, the kings, the Asoka and the Kanishka, helped to spread Buddhism.
1,2 and 3 | |
2,3 and 4 | |
1,3 and 4 | |
1,2,3 and 4 |
Question 31 |
Which of the following statements is / are correct ?
1) The Buddha who believes in the karma theory does not support or reject the doctrine of God.
2) Mahayana - accepted the Buddha's principles. Those who do not worship idols.
1 Only | |
2 Only | |
1 and 2 | |
None of these |
Question 32 |
1. Which of the following statements is / are correct ?
1) Buddhism in the time of Ashoka was split into two parts - Heinean and Mahayana.
2) The Buddha's advice on suffering is also known as four noble truth.
1 Only | |
2 Only | |
1 and 2 | |
None of these |
Question 33 |
1. How many subdivisions have the tripitaka’s?
1 | |
2 | |
3 | |
4 |
Question 34 |
When did the jainism and Buddhist religions were widely adopted?
BC 3rd century | |
BC 6th century | |
BC 9th century | |
BC 12th century |
Question 35 |
1. Which of the following statements is / are correct ?
1) His mother died on the seventh day of the birth of Siddhartha and Siddhartha was called Gautama Buddha because he was raised by the great Prajapati Gautami.
2) The four scenes of old man, the patient, the beggar and the funeral procession raised many questions in the mind of Buddha.
1 Only | |
2 Only | |
1 and 2 | |
None of these |
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