Explore your knowledge of Jainism with our comprehensive collection of Jainism Top PYQ MCQs (Previous Years’ Question Papers)! Dive deep into this ancient religion and test your understanding with these frequently asked multiple-choice questions. Let’s unlock the depths of Jain philosophy together!
Jainism Top PYQ MCQs Set-1
Q1. ‘Ajivika’ sect was founded by [UPPCS (Pre) 1996 39th BPSC (Pre) 1994]
[A] Anand
[B] Rahulabhadra
[C] Makkhali Gosala
[D] Upali
Q2. Which of the following place is known as a place of Pilgrimages because of being related with Parshvanath? [UPPCS (Pre) 2002 UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002]
[A] Champa
[B] Pava
[C] Sammed Shikhar
[D] Urjyant
Q3. In Jain religion, which word is used for ‘Complete Intellect’? [IAS (Pre) 1993]
[A] Jin
[B] Ratna
[C] Kaivalya
[D] Nirvana
Q4. The basic point of Jainism is [UPPCS (Pre) 1993]
[A] Act
[B] Loyalty
[C] Non-violence
[D] Disfavour
Q5. In which one of the following languages was the earliest Jain literature compiled?[UPPCS (Mains) 2006]
[A] Ardh-Magadhi
[B] Paali
[C] Prakrit
[D] Sanskrit
Q6. The famous pilgrimage of Buddhists as well as of Jains in Uttar Pradesh is at [UP UDA/LDA (Mains) 2010 RAS/RTS (Pre) 2007]
[A] Sarnath
[B] Kaushambi
[C] Devipatan
[D] Kushinagar
Q7. Which one of the following is not a part of early Jain literature? [IAS (Pre) 1996]
[A] Therigatha
[B] Acarangasutra
[C] Sutrakritanga
[D] Brihatkalpasutra
Q8. Who was the first follower of Mahavira? [UPPCS (Pre) 2008]
[A] Jamali
[B] Yashoda
[C] Aanojja
[D] Trishala
Q9. The word Tirthankara is related to [UPPCS (Pre) 1993]
[A] Buddhists
[B] Christians
[C] Hindus
[D] Jains
Q10. 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. [IAS (Pre) 2013]
[A] Only 1
[B] 2 and 3
[C] 1 and 2
[D] 1, 2 and 3
Q11. Svetambara Agama was finally edited at the Jain Council of [UPPCS (Mains) 2008]
[A] Vaishali
[B] Balabhi
[C] Pawa
[D] Pataliputra
Q12. Parshvanatha, the Jain ‘Thirthankara’ was associated mainly with which of the following places? [UPPCS (Mains) 2016]
[A] Varanasi
[B] Kaushambi
[C] Giribraja
[D] Champa
Q13. Yapaniya was the sect of [UPPCS (Pre) 2010]
[A] Buddhist
[B] Jainism
[C] Shaivists
[D] Vaishnavists
Q14. Where was Mahavira Swami born? [53rd to 55th BPSC (Pre) 2011
47th BPSC (Pre) 2005 42nd BPSC (Pre) 1997]
[A] Kundagram
[B] Pataliputra
[C] Magadha
[D] Vaishali
Q15. Who was the first founder of Shwetambar creed during the first partition of Jain creed? [RAS/RTS (Pre) 1999]
[A] Sthulabhadra
[B] Bhadrabahu
[C] Kalakacharya
[D] Deverdhi Kshama Sharaman
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