Religious movements-Buddhism and Jainism Questions and answers

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51). In Buddhist principle, the performer of Sila and the achievement of Samadhi and Prajna lead to Nirvana. What does this Sila stand for?
A). Mental control
B). Physical control
C). Development of insight
D). Strict penance
52). Who founded the Lingayat Movement?
A). Basava
B). Ramanuja
C). Shankaracharya
D). Kamban
53). How many Jyotirlingas are devoted to Lord Shiva?
A). 6
B). 12
C). 24
D). 18
54). Which of the following sacred Buddhist place was situated on the river Niranjana?
A). Bodh Gaya
B). Kushinagara
C). Lumbini
D). Rishipattanam
55). Which among the following is not a part of 'Tri Ratnas', according to Jainism?
A). Right Faith (Samyak Vishwas)
B). Right Conduct (Samyak Karma)
C). Right Thought (Samyak Soch)
D). Right Knowledge (Samyak Gyan)


56). Match the following
List I  List II
A. Sankhya  1. Gautam
B. Mimamsa  2. Patanjali
C. Nyaya  3. Kapil
D. Yoga  4. Jaimini

Options are given in A B C D order

A). 1 2 3 4
B). 3 4 1 2
C). 2 1 4 3
D). 1 4 3 2
57). Which of the following are known as the foursigns?
A). The four sights of old age, diseases, death and ascetic which affected the life of young Siddhartha
B). The four noble truths, which provides the clue to the human sufferings and incessations
C). The four noble sentiments, which are 3 considered to be must for a spiritual upliftment
D). The four heavenly signs, which accomplained the birth of the Buddha and proclaimed his future greatness
58). Where did Lord Buddha breathe his last (Mahaparinirvan)?
A). Rajgir
B). Bodh Gaya
C). Sarnath
D). Kushinagar
59). Which one of he following is the common element among Rajagriha, Vaishali and Pataliputra?
A). Pali connon at Sthaviravadins was complied there
B). Ashokan major rock edicts were found there
C). Places where Buddhist councils were held
D). Place associated with the compilation at Buddhist conons of the Mahasanghiikas
60). Which one among the following sects was associated with Gosala Maskariputra?
A). Vajrayan
B). Ajivikas
C). Sthaviravadins
D). Mahasanghikas
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