Religious & Philosophical Movements MCQ Questions

Consider the following statements regarding the Third Jain Council:

1. The main objective of this council was to reduce the writings in the sacred texts.
2. This council was convened by the monks of Svetambara sect of Vallabhi.
3. Devarddhigani Kshamashramana presided over this council as the chairman.
4. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1. List-I List-II
2. (Tirthankara) (Cognizance)
3. A. Adinatha 1. Bull
4. B. Mallinatha 2. Horse
5. C. Parshavanatha 3. Snake
6. D. Sambhavnatha 4. Water Jar

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Match list-I with, list-II and choose the correct answer from the code given below:

1. List-I List-II
2. (Tirthankara) (Their cognition)
3. A. Parshvanath (i) Bull
4. B. Adinath (ii) Lion
5. C. Mahaveer (iii) Snake
6. D. Shantinath (iv) Deer
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Out of two statements below first is Assertion (A) and second is Reason (R), carefully read both statements-

1. Assertion (A): Till the end of twelfth century Nalanda Mahavihara lost its glory
2. Reason (R): State protection ceased to be available to Mahavihara.
3. With respect to the above-mentioned two statements, which of the following is true?
4. (a)
5. (A) and (R) both are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of
6. (A).
7. (b)
8. (A) and (R) both are true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of
9. (A).

Which of the following were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?

1. 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment
2. 2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas
3. 3. Denial of efficiency of rituals
4. 4. Non-injury to animal life

Select the answer using the code given below Code: