Prelims Marathon – Buddhism & Jainism – December 23rd – 2023

Which of the following is/are cause/s of intellectual awakening in 6th century BC?
1.State formation and the rigidity of the Vedic religion constrained the liberty of thought and action.
2.The emergence of territorial identities accelerated the process of socio political and economic changes.
3.The Vedic religion was not fully organized.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

The text, “Samannaphala Sutta” was related to which of the following?

Who among the following was known as “Nigantha Nataputta”?

Who among the following was the founder of the Ajivika sect?

Consider the following statements regarding “Ajivika sect”:
1.The Ajivikas were naked ascetics.
2.The basic principle of the Ajivikas was niyati or fate.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following was/were follower/s of materialist thought school?
1.Carvaka
2.Ajita Kesakambalin
3.Gautam Buddha
How many of the statements given above are correct?

The famous text, “Bhagavatisutra” is related to which of the following?

The term “Nirgranthas” was associated with which of the following?

Who among the following is NOT associated with Jainism?