GK Questions on Jain Dharm

In government exams, history is an important part of general knowledge section. Jain Dharm is an important part of  the Ancient Indian History section. In present time questions were asked about this topic “Jain Dharm” in government exams like SSC CGL , SSC CHSL , RAILWAYS , BANKING and some other related exams. So here we are giving some question based on Jain Dharm topic. These questions will help in the upcoming government exams.

Que 1. “Syadvada” is the basic principle of which religion?

(a) Jain
(b) Buddhist
(c) Shaiva
(d) Vaishnava

Ans. (a) Jain
Explanation – “Syadvada” is the basic principle of Jainism.

Que 2. How many steps are there in Syadvada’s theory?

(a) 2
(b) 4
(c) 6
(d) 7

Ans. (d) 7
Explanation – There are 7 stages in the Syadvada theory. Due to having 7 levels, it is also called the Saptabhanginaya principle. It is also called pluralism.

Que 3. What was the number of Gandharas (followers) of Mahavir Swami?

(a) 7
(b) 9
(c) 10
(d) 11

Ans. (d) 11
Explanation – The number of Gandharas (followers) of Mahavir Swami was 11.

Que 4. In which of the following texts the names of Gandharas are not mentioned?

(a) Kalpasutra
(b) Aavashyak Niryukti
(c) Aavashyak Churni
(d) Nyayavatar

Ans. (d) Nyayavatar
Explanation – The names of Ganadhars are not mentioned in the Nyayavatar text.

Que 5. Who among the following was not included in the Gandhara of Mahavir Swami?

(a) Indrabhuti
(b) Sudharman
(c) Vayubhuti
(d) Jamali

Ans. (d) Jamali
Explanation – Jamali was not among the Ganadharas of Mahavir Swami.

Que 6. Who among the following did not die during the lifetime of Mahavir Swami?

(a) Sudharman
(b) Vayubhuti
(c) Agnibhuti
(d) Prabhash

Ans. (a) Sudharman
Explanation – Sudharman did not die during the lifetime of Mahavir Swami.

Que7. Who became the first President of Jain Sangh after the death of Mahavir Swami?

(a) Sudharman
(b) Vayubhuti
(c) Agnibhuti
(d) Prabhash

Ans. (a) Sudharman
Explanation – After the death of Mahavir Swami, Sudharman became the first president of the Jain Sangh.

Que 8. Who became the second president of Jain Sangh after the death of Sudharman?

(a) Jambu
(b) Vayubhuti
(c) Agnibhuti
(d) Prabhash

Ans. (a) Jambu
Explanation – After the death of Sudharman, Jambu became the second president of the Jain Sangh.

Que 9. Where among the following was the first Jain Council organized?

(a) Rajagriha
(b) Pataliputra
(c) Sravasti
(d) Kaushambi

Ans. (b) Pataliputra
Explanation – The first Jain council was organized in Pataliputra.

Que 10. Who among the following was the President of the first Jain Council?

(a) Sthul bhadra
(b) Bhadrabahu
(c) Jeevak
(d) Vasumitra

Ans. (a) Sthul bhadra
Explanation – The first Jain council was headed by Sthulabhadra.

Que 11. In which of the following Jain Council Jainism was divided into Shvetambara and Digambara sects?

(a) First
(b) Second
(c) Third
(d) Fourth

Ans. (a) First
Explanation – Jainism was divided into Shvetambar and Digambar sects in Pataliputra in the first Jain council.

Que 12. In which of the following Jain Council 12 Angas was compiled?

(a) First
(b) Second
(c) Third
(d) Fourth

Ans. (a) First
Explanation – 12 Angas were compiled in the first Jain Council.

Que 13. Where was the second Jain Council organized at the place of which of the following?

(a) Ballabhi
(b) Pataliputra
(c) Sravasti
(d) Kaushambi

Ans. (a) Ballabhi
Explanation – Second Jain Council was organized in Ballabhi.

Que 14. Who among the following was the President of the Second Jain Council?

(a) Sthulabhadra
(b) Bhadrabahu
(c) Kshamashraman
(d) Vasumitra

Ans. (c) Kshamashraman
Explanation – The president of the second Jain council was Kshamashraman.

Que 15. In which of the following Jain Council 12 Upangas were compiled?

(a) First
(b) Second
(c) Third
(d) Fourth

Ans. (b) Second
Explanation – 12 Upangas were compiled in the Second Jain Council.

Que 16. Which of the following is not a sub-sect of the Shvetambara sect?

(a) Deravasi
(b) Sthanakvasi
(c) Beespanthi
(d) Pujera

Ans. (c) Beespanthi
Explanation – The Beespanthi is not a sub-sect of the Shvetambara sect.

Que 17. Which of the following is not a sub-sect of the Digambara sect?

(a) Beespanthi
(b) Terapanth
(c) Samaiyapanthi
(d) Sthanakavasi

Ans. (d) Sthanakavasi
Explanation – The Sthanakavasi is not a sub-sect of the Digambara sect.

Que 18. Who among the following was a female Tirthankara?

(a) Neminath
(b) Mallinath
(c) Arishtanemi
(d) Shantinath

Ans. (b) Mallinath
Explanation – Mallinath was a female Tirthankara. His symbol was the Kalash.

Que 19. Which of the following Tirthankaras had an insignia ” Deer”?

(a) Neminath
(b) Mallinath
(c) Arishtanemi
(d) Shantinath

Ans. (d) Shantinath
Explanation – The emblem of Tirthankara Shantinath was “Deer”.

Que 20. Which of the following Tirthankara had the insignia “Varaha”?

(a) Vimalnath
(b) Mallinath
(c) Arishtanemi
(d) Shantinath

Ans. (a) Vimalnath
Explanation – The emblem of Tirthankara Vimalnath was “Varaha”.