Jainism MCQs with answers and explanations for preparation of UPSC, State PSCs and other Examinations
1. How many Jain Tirthankaras were there in ancient India ?
(a) 23
(b) 24
(c) 16
(d) 22
Correct Answer – (b) 24Â
2. The first Tirthankara of Jainism was:
(a) Rishabhanatha/Rishabhadeva
(b) Vardhaman Mahavir
(c) Parsvnath
(d) Siddhartha
Correct Answer – (a) Rishabhanatha/Rishabhadeva
3. Twenty third Jain Tirthankara was associated with ?
(a) Vaishali
(b) Kausambi
(c) Varanasi
(d) Sravasti
Correct Answer – (c) Varanasi
4. The last Tirthankara of Jainism was ?
(a) Siddhartha
(b) Silabhadra
(c) Parsvnath
(d) Mahavira
Correct Answer – (d) Mahavira
5. ‘Shravanabelagola’, one of the most important religious places of Jainism, is located in which among the following states ?
(a) Bihar
(b) Karnataka
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Orissa
Correct Answer – (b) Karnataka
6. Consider the following about the spread of Jainism:
1. Mahavira allowed both men and women to join Jain Sanghas.
2. Many rulers of Southern India patronized Jainism.
3. Chandragupta Maurya is said to have persecuted Jainas.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) None of the above
Correct Answer – (a) 1 and 2 only
7. The Principle of ‘Right Faith’ as propounded by Mahavira Jaina states which among the following teachings ?
(a) All sentient beings are destined to salvation
(b) All must understand their role in spiritual life and strictly follow the doctrine of ahimsa
(c) All should have the unshaken belief in the teachings and wisdom of Mahavira
(d) There is no God or a creator
Correct Answer –Â (c) All should have the unshaken belief in the teachings and wisdom of Mahavira
8. Consider the following statements:
1. Mahavira regarded all objects, both animate and inanimate, to have souls.
2. He even considered the practice of agriculture as sinful.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) All of the above
(d) None of the above
Correct Answer – (c) All of the above
9. Consider the following statements :
1. Digambaras believed that women cannot achieve liberation without first being reborn as a man.
2. Digambara monks were not allowed any possessions.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of the above
Correct Answer – (c)Â Both 1 and 2
10. What is/are common between the teachings of Jainism and Buddhism ?
1. Acceptance of the theory that God exists.
2. To practice ahimsa.
3. Penance and extreme austerity is the only way to achieve salvation
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Correct Answer – (b) 2 only
11. Which among the following caves is/are related to jainism ?
1. Udayagiri-Khandagiri Caves(Orissa)
2. Hathi-gumpha Cave(Odisha)
3. Sittanavasal Cave(Tamil Nadu)
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Correct Answer – (d)All of the above
Important caves related to Jainism are:Â
12. Dilwara Temples located in Rajasthan are related to which among the following religions ?
(a) Jainism
(b) Buddhism
(c) Hinduism
(d) None of the above
Correct Answer – (a) Jainism
13. Consider the following statements:
1. First Jain Council was held at Patliputra
2. The Second Jain Council was held at Vallabhi
Select the correct statements using the codes below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) None of the above
Correct Answer –Â (c)Â Both 1 & 2
14. Anekantavada is a core theory and philosophy of which one of the following ?
(a) Buddhism
(b) Jainism
(c) Sikhism
(d) Vaishnavism
Correct Answer – (b)Â Jainism
15. Which of the following pairs of religious texts are matched correctly ?
1. Milind Panha → Buddhism
2. Agamas → Jainism
3. Upanishads → Hinduism
(a) 2 & 3 Only
(b) 3 Only
(c) 1 & 2 Only
(d) All of the above
Correct Answer – (d) All of the above
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