Religious movements-Buddhism and Jainism Questions and answers

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91). Who is believed by the Jainas to be the first Thirthankara?
A). Rishabadeva
B). Parsvanatha
C). Bhadrabahu
D). Mahavira
92). Which of the following principles was added to Jainism by Mahavira?
A). Satya
B). Ahimsa
C). Brahmacharya
D). Aparigraha
93). With which religion is Kaivalaya associated?
A). Buddhism
B). Jainism
C). Hinduism
D). Sikhism
94). Which Buddhist monk was minister teacher of Samudragupta?
A). Asanga
B). Vasubandhu
C). Asvaghosha
D). Harisena
95). 'Ganadharas' are apostles of which religion?
A). Ajivikas
B). Buddhism
C). Jainism
D). Charvakas


96). Where is Mahayana Buddhism not so popular?
A). Central Asia
B). China
C). Japan
D). Ceylon
97). Which of the following are true about Jainism?
1. Jain monks did not indulge in metaphysics discussions.
2. Mahavira followed a liberal policy towards women.
3. Jainism did not encourage agriculture.
4. Jainism used Prakrit to propagate teaching as it was the language of the common people.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

A). 1, 2, 3
B). 1, 3, 4
C). 2, 3, 1
D). 2, 1, 3
98). Who wrote the book Madhyamika karika, a Buddhist text?
A). Nagarjuna
B). Asanga
C). Vasubandhu
D). Asvaghosha
99). The symbol used to refer to the act of the great renunciation by to Buddha is
A). Lotus and Bull
B). Horse
C). Bodhi tree
D). Stupas
100). Who one among the following was not invested with the Upanayana ceremony?
A). Brahmanas
B). Kshatriyas
C). Vaishyas
D). Shudra
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