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Question 81. Which one of the following is not a part of early Jains literature?

Acarangasutra
Therigatha
Brihatkalpasutra
Sutrakritanga

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> Therigatha
Answer: (b) Therigatha is not a part of early Jains literature. The Therigatha is a Buddhist scripture, a collection of short poems supposedly recited by early members of the Buddhist Sangha in India around 600 BC.

Question 82. Who of the following was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha?

Vardhaman Mahavir
Bhadrabahu
Kalashok
Parsvanath

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> Vardhaman Mahavir
Answer: (a)

Question 83. The importance of Nagarjunakonda stupe is because of its beautiful panels which illustrate episodes from the life of the Buddha. Which of the following is not the characteristic of the scenes depicted?

Gods praying to the Boddhisathva to take birth on earth.

Buddha’s entry into the womb in the form of a white elephant.

Birth of the Buddha under a flowering teak tree etc.

Unique representation of the forest animals in a manner which looks as if the entire animal world turned out to worship the Buddha

Which of the above is/are correct?

2 and 4
4 only
None
1 and 3

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> 4 only
Answer: (b)

Question 84. Consider the following statements regarding Jaina religion?

Jain religion does believe in worshipping an individual.

It worships the real qualities of a soul who has attained the state of ‘Jin’.

‘Jin’ is one who has destroyed the veils of Karmas on knowledge, intuition and power of the soul.

Select the answer from the codes given below:

2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3;

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> 2 and 3 only
Answer: (a)
Jain religion does not believe in worshipping an individual. The preaching’s of ‘Jin’ is the foundation of ‘Jain Religion’. One who has faith in preachings of ‘Jin’ and who practises it, is called Jain.
As the Buddhist religion was sponsored by Buddha and Christianity was sponsored by Jesus, so also the religion sponsored by Jin (Arhat) is called Jain Religion.

Question 85. With reference to ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?

Avoidance to extremities of penance and enjoyment

Indifference to the authority of the Vedas

Denial of the efficacy of rituals

Select the correct answers :

2 and 3
Both 1 and 2
1, 2 and 3
1 only

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> 2 and 3
Answer: (a)

Question 86. With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs: Famous shrine Location

Tabo monastery and: Spiti Valley temple complex

Lhotsava Lhakhang: Zanskar Valley temple, Nako

Alchi temple complex: Ladakh

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
1 only

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> 1 and 3 only
Answer: (b)

Question 87. Match list ‘A’ with list ‘B’ and choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
List ‘A’
List ‘B’
A. Nyaya
1. Jaimini
B. Vaisheshika
2. Badarayana
C. Sankhya
3. Gautam
D. Yoga
4. Kanada
E. Purva Mimamsa
5. Kapila
F. Uttara Mimamsa
6. Patanjali
Codes: A B C D E F

1 2 3 4 5 6
3 4 5 6 1 2
4 3 2 1 5 6
5 6 4 1 2 3

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> 3 4 5 6 1 2
Answer: (b)
Nyaaya Shashtra: The author of this Darshan is Rishi Gautama Ji. The subject of this darshan is to attain Moksha (Salvation) by getting the philosophical knowledge.
Vaisheshika Shashtra:- The author of this Darshan is Rishi Kanaad Ji. He has described the true form of the Dharma.
Sankhya Shashtra:- The author of this Darshan is Rishi Kapil Ji and its subject is about the Prakriti and its products and Purusha.
Yoga Shashtra:- The author of this Darshan is Maharishi Patanjali Ji and it deals with the Saadhana, Dhyan, Samaadhi etc.
Purva Mimaansa / Mimaansa Shashtra:- The author of this Darshan is Rishi Jaimini Ji. The science of morals is discussed in detail. The concept of this darshan is Dharma.
Uttar Mimaansa / Vedaant Shashtra:- The author of this Darshan is Rishi Vyaasa ji and the subject is about the Brahmaa (Iswhar) and attainment of Brahmaa / Moksha (Salvation).

Question 88. Who was the founder of Lokayat sect?

Manu
Brihaspati
Pakudh Kachayan
Vigyaneswer

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> Brihaspati
Answer: (b) The terms Lokayata and Carvaka have historically been used to denote the philosophical school of Indian Materialism. Carvaka and Ajita Kesakambalin are said to have established Indian Materialism as a formal philosophical system, but some still hold that Brihaspati was its original founder. Brihaspati authored the classic work on Indian Materialism, the Brihaspati Sutra.

Question 89. Sarnath is in the state of

Maharashtra
Kerala
Uttar Pradesh
Gujarat

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> Uttar Pradesh
Answer: (c) Sarnath is located 13 kilometres north-east of Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh.

Question 90. Zen Buddhism, introduced in the twelfth century A.D., found its adher ents mainly among the war riors and influenced Japanese culture considerabley. The key to enlightenment, according to Zen Buddhism, is: