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The theory of Karma in Buddhism meant

A) the deeds of a person that determine the state of his life
B) predestination
C) the justification for social and economic inequalities
D) Both 'a' and 'b'

Correct Answer:

A) the deeds of a person that determine the state of his life

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1). Which of the following was not similar between Jainism and Buddhism?

A). Belief in Karma

B). Belief in Atheism

C). Belief in Ahimsa

D). Belief in Rigorous Asceticism

2). Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct.
1. The sacred literature of Saivas is known as Saivagama.
2. The collection of the songs of 63 Harvanas is known as Sangam.
3. Wima Kadphises, the Kushana king adopted Saivism.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

A). 1 and 2

B). Only 3

C). 1 and 3

D). None of these

3). Match the following

List I (Tirthankanas)	List II (Symbol)
A. Rishabha	1. Bull
B. Ajitnath	2. Elephant
C. Sambhunath	3. Horse
D. Neminath	4. Blue Lotus

Options are given in A B C D order

A). 3 4 1 2

B). 1 2 3 4

C). 2 1 3 4

D). 1 3 2 4

4). Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?

A). Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks

B). Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks

C). Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it

D). There is no material difference between the two

5). Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jaina Doctrine?
The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.
Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

A). Only 1

B). 2 and 3

C). 1 and 3

D). All of the above

6). Who were the first teacher of Buddha after his great renunciation?

A). Alara and Udduka

B). Alara and Kalam

C). Ananda and Asvagosha

D). Suriputan and Mogallana

7). Which of the following statements about Lord Mahavira are true?
1. Vardhamana Mahavira was born in 540 BC in a village called Kundagrama.
2. His father Siddhartha was the head of a famous Vaishya clan called Jnatrika.
3. Mahavira's family was connected with the royal family of Koshala.
4. Mahavira would not stay for more than a day in a village and for not more than five days in a town.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

A). 1 and 2

B). 2 and 3

C). 1 and 4

D). 1 and 3

8). Of the four noble truth taught by Buddha, the basic truth was

A). existence of sorrow

B). sorrow causatia

C). cessation of sorrow is possible by elimination of desire

D). the way to end sorrow lies in following the eight gold path

9). At whose instance the admission of nuns to Sangha started?

A). Ananda

B). Gautami

C). Mahamaya

D). None of these

10). Which of the following sentences are correct?
1. Parshvanath led a life of hermit and died at Sammet shikhar.
2. His teachings were Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya and Aparigraha.
3. Lord Mahavira adopted all these teachings.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

A). 1 and 2

B). 1, 2 and 3

C). 1 and 3

D). None of these