UPSC Prelims Marathon 7th June – Buddhism and Jainism and their contributions to Indian culture – 2024

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Question No. 1

Who among the following was patronized by a rich potter woman called Halahala?

AMahavira

BBuddha

CMakkhali Gosala

DNanda Vaccha

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Question No. 2

Consider the following statements:
1.Mahavira was known as Jina of the soul and hence his sect came to be known as Jainism.
2.According to Jaina tradition, Risabha was the founder of the Jaina sect.
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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Question No. 3

Consider the following statements:
1.Vardhamana was born in Kundagrama.
2.He belongs to Jnatrika clan.
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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Question No. 4

In which of the following place/s Jainism followers found?
1.Karnataka
2.Gujarat
3.Rajasthan
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

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Question No. 5

Consider the following statements:
1.Valabhi council added 12 upangas to Jaina texts.
2.Most of the early Jaina texts were written in Ardha-Magadhi.
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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Question No. 6

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Jainism?
1.It criticizes human emotions.
2.It denies the existence of God.
3.It emphasizes that salvation cannot be attained by worshipping god or by sacrifices.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

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Question No. 7

Which of the following is/are great vows of Jainism?
1.Not to kill or injure
2.Not to steal
3.Not to lie
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

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Question No. 8

Consider the following statements:
1.Buddhism ideas were adopted by Asoka as a state policy.
2.Gautama Buddha was born as Siddhartha in the Sakya clan.
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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Question No. 9

The “Alara Kalama” was associated with which of the following?

AMahavira

BBuddha

CGosala

DAjita Kesakambalin

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Question No. 10

The Fourth Buddhist Council was held at Kashmir during the reign of?

AChandragupta I

BKanishka

CGautamiputra Satakarni

DAshoka

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