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31. What is known as the most important fundamental principle of Jainism?
A. Karma
B. Loyalty
C. Virag
D. Non-violence
ANSWER: D.Non-violence
SOLUTION : Non-violence is known as the most important fundamental principle of Jainism. Non-violence is the most fundamental of the five principles of Jainism. Lord Mahavir said, “Ahimsa Paramo Dharma”.
32. Where was the first Jain council held?
A. Rajrigh
B. Vaishali
C. Pataliputra
D. Vallaabhi
ANSWER: C.Pataliputra
SOLUTION: The first council was held at Pataliputra (now Patna, Bihar, India) in 300 BC, under the patronage of Mauryan king Chandragupta. The Avashyaka-churni (dated between Samvat 650 and 750=593–693 CE) describes: There was twelve years long famine which resulted in the monks moving to the coast.
33. Where was the Second Jain council held?
A. Rajrigh
B. Vaishali
C. Pataliputra
D. Vallaabhi
ANSWER:D.Vallaabhi
SOLUTION:The second council of the Jains was held simultaneously at two places. It was held both at Vallabhi, in Gujrat and Mathura, in Uttar Pradesh. In Vallabhi, the council was held under the guidance of Nagarjuna. The main objective of this council was to continue the compilation of sacred texts.
34. Who is said to be responsible for the spread of Jainism in Karnataka?
A. Ajatashatru
B. Chandragupta Maurya
C. Bimbisara
D. Mahapadma Nanda
ANSWER: B.Chandragupta Maurya
SOLUTION:The spread of Jainism in Karnataka is attributed to Chandragupta Maurya. The Emperor became a Jaina, gave up his throne and spent the last years of his life in Karnataka as a Jaina ascetic..
35. The Jain temple at Pattadakal was built by ____.
A. Chalukyas
B. Cholas
C. Rashtrakutas
D. Hoysalas
ANSWER: C.Rashtrakutas
SOLUTION:The Rashtrakutas built well-known Jain temples
36. At the age of _____ Mahavira left home and went to live in a forest.
A. 35
B. 27
C. 33
D. 30
ANSWER: D.30
SOLUTION : Mahavira left his home and went to live in a forest when he was thirty years old.
37. Jain literature has how many Angars?
A. Seven
B. Twelve
C. Five
D. Fourteen
ANSWER: B.Twelve
SOLUTION: Twelve Angas: (The Angas treat the life of the monks and are mostly made up of sermons on various themes of importance to the Jains). – Dristivada (The 12th agnga is lost.) Twelve Upangas: (They are based on the Angas and are by the seers).
38. ‘Abhyanter Tap’ in Jainism means ____.
A. Fast
B. Meditation
C. Birth
D. Death
ANSWER: B.Meditation
SOLUTION:Meditation.
39. Samyak Shradha in Jainism means _____.
A. Right faith
B. Right knowledge
C. Right action
D. Right teaching
ANSWER: A.Right faith
SOLUTION: Samyak Shraddha or Right Faith
The people who follow Jainism must have faith in all the Tirthankaras.
40. The teaching of Parshvanatha is collectively known as _____.
A. Triratna
B. Pancha Mahavira
C. Panchasila
D. Chaturyama
ANSWER: D.Chaturyama
SOLUTION:Chaturyama.