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Q :  

Where was the first Jain Mahasabha organized?

(A) Vallabhi

(B) Pava

(C) Abu

(D) Pataliputra

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

According to Jain tradition, which Tirthankara was Mahavira?

(A) 1st

(B) 10th

(C) 18th

(D) 24th

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

1. Jainism and Buddhism originated during the later Vedic period when the people were developing into Mahajanapadas.

2. Jainism was founded by Rishabhdev who was born in Ayodhya and his symbol was the bull.

Sl. No.          - Name                         -  Symbol         - Birthplace

1                Rishabhnath (Adinath)   Bull                    Ayodhya

2                Ajitnath                              Hathi                 Ayodhya                                           

22              Neminath                          Shankh               Dwarka

23            Parshvanath                       snake                  Kashi

24           Mahavir Singh                   Sher                 Kshatriyakund


Q :  

Why is Sanchi famous?

(A) Largest Buddhist Stupa

(B) Guha Painting

(C) Inscriptions of Ashoka

(D) none of these

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Match the following : 

Dynasties             Capital 

A.Shung                 i. Mahoba 

B.Satavahan         ii . Banvasi 

C. Kadamb           iii . Paithan

D. Chandel           iv . Patliputra   

Choose the correct codes : 

       A      B    C      D 

(A) iv iii ii i

(B) iv ii iii i

(C) i iv ii iii

(D) i iii iii iv

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Whose book is 'Jatak'?

(A) Vaishnav

(B) Shaiva

(C) Buddhist

(D) Jain

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

In which of the following languages was the Buddhist text 'Pitakas' composed?

(A) Pali

(B) Sanskrit

(C) Ardhamagadhi

(D) Prakrit

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

What is the fundamental point of Jainism?

(A) Karma

(B) Virag

(C) non-violence

(D) loyalty

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

During the reign of which ruler did Buddhism reach Nepal?

(A) Samudragupta

(B) Harsh Vardhan

(C) Chandragupta

(D) Ashok

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Who was the first woman to embrace Buddhism?

(A) Bimba

(B) Mahamaya

(C) Mahaprajapati Gautami

(D) Yashodhara

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Who started Pietra Dura?

(A) Jahangir

(B) Aurangzeb

(C) Shah Jahan

(D) none of these

Correct Answer : C

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