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Multiple choice history amalgamation of peace and non violence jainism jainism jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu

State whether the sentence is true(T) or false(F).
Both Jaina and Buddhist monks went from place to place throughout the year and taught people.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mahavira lived from 599 BCE to 527 BCE, whereas Gautama Buddha lived from 480 BCE to 400 BCE. Going by these years, Mahavira had attained salvation 47 years before Gautama Buddha was even born  this unequivocally avows that they never met Siddhartha attained Buddhahood at the age of 35.

Multiple choice history amalgamation of peace and non violence jainism jainism jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu

Which of the following kings of ancient India were patrons of Jainism?
1. Srenika Bimbisara
2. Chandragupta Maurya
3. Kharavela

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1 and 3

  3. 2 and 3

  4. 1 and 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Chandragupta Maurya and King Kharavela of Kalinga were both well-known patrons of Jainism. Srenika Bimbisara was a patron of Buddhism.

Multiple choice history amalgamation of peace and non violence jainism jainism jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu

Which one of the following hills is/are sacred to the Jainas?
1. Satrunjauyagiri
2. Urjayantogiri
3. Arbudagiri
4. Chandragiri

  1. 1 only

  2. 1, 2, 3, and 4

  3. 1 and 3

  4. 2 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Satrunjayagiri (Palitana) and Arbudagiri (Mount Abu) are famous sacred sites for Jains. Urjayantogiri (Girnar) is also sacred, but based on the options provided, C is the most standard pairing.

Multiple choice history amalgamation of peace and non violence jainism jainism jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu

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

  1. Fourth Jain Council

  2. Third Jain Council

  3. Second Jain Council

  4. First Jain Council
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Jainism split into Digambara and Svetambara sects during the First Jain Council held at Pataliputra, primarily due to differences in discipline and interpretation of texts.

Multiple choice history amalgamation of peace and non violence jainism jainism jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu

Mahavira Jain rejected Vedas and Vedic rituals.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice history amalgamation of peace and non violence jainism jainism jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu

Mahavira Jain believed in Karma and transmigration of the soul.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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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..