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Question-1
Which among these religious classes extended maximum support to the rise and domination of Buddhism and Jainism?
(A)
Brahmins
(B)
Kshatriyas
(C)
Vaisyas
(D)
Sudras
Question-2
Who were recognized by Buddhism as untouchables?
(A)
The Vaisyas
(B)
The Brahmins
(C)
The Chandalas
(D)
The Pandaras
Question-3
What was the underlying intention behind the Vaisyan support for the heterodox sects?
(A)
Emancipation of the Sudras
(B)
Kshatriyan tie up to bring down the Brahmins
(C)
Raising their own social status
(D)
None of the above. It was a payback reaction to the Varna system by the Vaisyas.
Question-4
The three principles of Jainism are known as:
(A)
Tri kusumas
(B)
Tri ratnas
(C)
Tri Bashpas
(D)
Tri Mulakas
Question-5
Mahavira after the attainment of Kevala Gnana was also known by the name:
(A)
Siddhartha
(B)
Buddha
(C)
Jina
(D)
Manikanta
Question-6
Which amongst these statements are factors to the rise and popularity of heterodox sects in India?
(A)
The complex rituals and sacrifices advocated in the Later Vedic period were not acceptable to the common people.
(B)
The sacrificial ceremonies were also found to be too expensive.
(C)
The superstitious beliefs and mantras confused the people. The teachings of Upanishads, an alternative to the system of sacrifices, were highly philosophical in nature and therefore not easily understood by all.
(D)
All of the above statements are factors to the same.
Question-7
It is said Mahavira underwent twelve years of penance to attain the highest spiritual knowledge. By what name is this knowledge known as in Jainism?
(A)
Sadhana
(B)
Kevala Gnana
(C)
Moksha
(D)
Nirvana
Question-8
What is the basis of the Varna system according to Jainism?
(A)
Colour
(B)
Job
(C)
Money
(D)
None of the above.
Question-9
The language used by the Jains was:
(A)
Prakrit
(B)
Pali
(C)
Sanskrit
(D)
Devanagiri
Question-10
What main feature of heterodox sects differentiated from the orthodox ones?
(A)
Simple living and teachings
(B)
Rites and rituals
(C)
Introduction of new standards of living
(D)
All of the above
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