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We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 29 October Jainism-I

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Question No. 1

With reference to the core metaphysical principles of Jainism, consider the following statements:
1.Anekantavada posits that Reality has many facets (non-absolutism), meaning that no single, one-sided perspective can capture the full truth about an entity.
2.The doctrine of Syadvada (Theory of Relative Pluralism) logically follows from Anekantavada and suggests that all human judgments must be expressed conditionally using seven modes of predication (Nayas).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 2

With reference to the ethical conduct prescribed in Jainism, consider the following statements:
1.The Panch Mahavrata (Five Great Vows) are mandatory for all lay followers (Śrāvaka) and Monks, but they are observed in a more severe form by the monks.
2.The three non-ethical components of the Triratna (Three Jewels) of Jainism are Right Knowledge, Right Faith, and Right Conduct.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 3

With respect to the Jain concept of Karma and the path to its cessation, consider the following statements:
1.The Seven Tattvas (Fundamentals) describe the process of the soul’s bondage and eventual liberation, beginning with Jīva (Soul) and concluding with Moksha (Liberation).
2.Moksha is attained when the flow of new Karma (Āsrava) into the soul is completely stopped (Samvara), and the existing Karma is destroyed (Nirjarā).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 4

Who was the individual responsible for leading the Jain Sangha immediately after the death of Vardhamana Mahavira?

AJamali (Mahavira's son-in-law)

BGosala Maskariputra (Founder of Ajivika sect)

CSudharaman (or Sudharma Svami)

DIndrabhuti Gautama (The chief disciple)

Question No. 5

Consider the following pairs of Jain terms and their meanings:
TermMeaning
I.KayotsargaThe state of liberation (freedom from the cycle of birth and death).
II.SiddhaA challenging meditative posture, often a form of extreme asceticism.
III.KevaljnanThe attainment of omniscience or perfect knowledge.
How many of the above rows are correctly matched?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 6

Consider the following pairs regarding the Jain Councils:
CouncilLocation/Key Result
I.First CouncilHeld at Patliputra, resulting in the compilation of the 12 Angas.
II.Second CouncilHeld at Mathura, finalising the 12 Angas and 12 Upangas.
III.Second CouncilPresided over by Devardhi Kshama Sramana.
How many of the above rows are correctly matched?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 7

With reference to the major divisions of Jainism, consider the following differences:
DifferenceDigambara SectShwetambara Sect
I.ClothingSky-clad (Nude)White-clad
II.KevaljnanWomen can achieve Kevaljnan.Women cannot achieve Kevaljnan.
III.Image EyesDowncast eyes, plain, naked figures.Prominent staring eyes, richly decorated.
How many of the above rows are correctly matched?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 8

The ultimate goal of a Jain is to attain Ananta-Chatushtaya (Four Infinites), which collectively define the state of a Jina or Tirthankara. These four include:
1.Ananta Gyan (Infinite Knowledge)
2.Ananta Virya (Infinite Power)
3.Ananta Darshan (Infinite Perception)
4.Ananta Bhakti (Infinite Devotion)
How many of the above given terms are part of the Ananta-Chatushtaya?

AOnly two

BOnly three

CAll four

DNone

Question No. 9

The Jain theory of knowledge (Epistemology) relies on which of the following primary means of obtaining true knowledge (Pramanas)?

APerception (Pratyaksha) and Inference (Anumana) only.

BVerbal Testimony (Śabda) and Comparison (Upamāna) only.

CPerception (Pratyaksha), Inference (Anumana), and Analogy (Upamāna).

DPerception (Pratyaksha), Inference (Anumana), and Analogy (Upamāna), plus five-fold knowledge (Pramanas)

Question No. 10

The Jain philosophical doctrine of Anekantavada is most closely related to the idea that:
1.Reality consists of three aspects in every entity: substance (dravya), quality (guna), and mode (paryaya).
2.The highest form of truth (Paramarthika Satya) can only be realized through the Middle Path (avoidance of extremes), as taught by the Tirthankaras.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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