Correct Answer:
(D)
Rishabh Dev
First Tirthankara Rishabhdev or Aadinath is known as the originator of Jain religion. Mahavira Swami was 24th Tirthankar of Jain religion, who propagated the Jain philosophy during 6th Century B.C.
Ques:
122
Parshvanatha, the Jain ‘Thirthankara’ was associated mainly with which of the following places?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Varanasi
Lord Parshvanath was 23rd Tirthankara of Jain Religion. He was born in Varanasi, was the son of King Aswasena and Queen Vama of Varanasi. He obtained Kaivalya (complete knowledge) in Ashrampad Udyan near Varanasi and he attained Parinirvan on the Mount Sammed Shikhar or Sammeta.
Ques:
123
Consider the following 'Tirthankara' and arrange them in chronological order:
I. Abhinandan
II. Vimal Nath
III. Munishubratha Nath
IV. Padmaprabhu
Select the correct answer from the code given below Code:
Correct Answer:
(A)
I, IV, II and III
Abhinandana Natha was 4th Tirthankara, Padmaprabhu was 6th Tirthankara, Vimal Nath was 13th and Munishubratha Nath was 20th Tirthankara.
Ques:
124
Consider the following statements:
Vardhamana Mahavira’s mother was the daughter of Lichchhavi King Chetaka.
Gautama Buddha’s mother was a princess from the Koliyan dynasty
Parshvanatha, the twenty-third Tirthankara, belonged to Banaras
Which of these statements is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
2 and 3
Mahavira was born in 599 BC in a village named Kundagram near Vaishali in Bihar. Mahavira’s original name was Vardhamana. His father Siddhartha was the head of the Gyatrika Kshatriya clan under Vajji of Vaishali and his mother Trishala was the sister of Chetaka, the king of Lichchhavi. Mahavira was also related to Bimbisara, the ruler of Magadha who married Chellana, the daughter of Chetaka. Lord Gautam Buddha’s mother Maya, Suddhodana’s wife, was a Koliyan princess. Parshvanatha was born to King Asvasena and Queen Vama of Varanasi.
Ques:
125
With reference to ancient Jainism, which one of the following statements is correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Jainism enjoyed the patronage of the Kalinga king Kharavela in the first century BC.
Bhadrabahuswami spread Jainism in South India. Their followers are called Digambars. Kalinga King Kharavela was the follower of Jainism. He gave patronage to Jain Monks and donated for their livelihood.
Ques:
126
Which of the following is the earliest holy book of Jain?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Twelve Angas
The Twelve Angas are part of the Jain scriptures and are considered among the earliest texts in Jain literature. The compilation of these Twelve Angas took place at the Second Jaina Council held at Vallabhi in the 5th century AD by Shwetambars. The Twelve Angas (limbs) are as follows:
Ayaramga
Suyagada
Thanamga
Samavayamgav
Viyaha- pannatti
Naya- dhamma-kahao
Uvasaga- dasao
Anuttarovavaiya- dasao
Anuttaraupaptikadasah
Panha- vagarana
Vivaga- suya
Ques:
127
The first disciple of Lord Mahavir was –
Correct Answer:
(A)
Jamali
Among the early visitors to Mahavira during his wandering was Jamali, his son-in- law. Jamali met Mahavira while the later was in Kshatriya- Kundagram, the village where Mahavira was born. He took the vow together with five hundreds of the warrior caste. Jamali was the first disciple of Lord Mahavira.
Ques:
128
“Samadhi Maran” is related to which Philosophy?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Jain Philosophy
Samadhi Maran, Sallekhana, Sanyasna Maran is the last vow prescribed by Jain ethical code of conduct. The vow of Samadhi Maran is observed by Jain ascetics and lay votaries at the end of their life by gradually reducing the intake of food and liquid. It is allowed when normal life is not possible due to old age, incurable disease, or when a person is nearing his end.
Ques:
129
‘Ajivaka’ sect was founded by:
Correct Answer:
(C)
Makkhali Gosala
Makkhali Gosala was a disciple of Mahavira in the early period, later fell out with Mahavira due to the difference of opinion with him and founded an independent creed “Ajivaka.” The belief of the sect is known as ‘Niyatiwad’ according to which every matter in the world is being controlled and operated by destiny (fate).
Ques:
130
Consider the following statements with reference to Jainism:
It did not recognise the existence of the gods.
It prohibited the practice of agriculture.
It did not condemn the Varna system.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Only two
Statement 1 is incorrect: Jainism recognized the existence of the gods but placed them lower than the Jina.
Statement 2 is correct: Jainism prohibited the practice of war and even agriculture for its followers because both involve the killing of living beings. Eventually the Jainas principally confined themselves to trade and mercantile activities.
Statement 3 is correct: Jainism did not condemn the Varna system as Buddhism did. According to Mahavira, a person is born in a high or in a lower varna as a consequence of his sins committed or virtues acquired by him in his previous birth.