Important Questions on Jain Dharm

Here we are presenting a set of exam-oriented questions based on the topic of Jain Dharm. Jain Dharm’s topic is a part of the Ancient Indian History Section. In government exams like SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, and other related exams some questions were asked from the topic Jain Dharm. These questions will help the candidates in the preparation for the upcoming government exams.

Que 1. Which of the following texts describes the severe penance of Mahavir Swami?

(a) Acharangasutra
(b) Kalpasutra
(c) Parishishtaparvan
(d) Nyayavtara

Ans. (a) Acharangsutra
Explanation – The Acharangasutra text describes the severe penance of Mahavir Swami.

Que 2. Which of the following theory was not given by Parshvanatha?

(a) Truth
(b) Nonviolence
(c) Asteya
(d) Brahmacharya

Ans. (d) Brahmacharya
Explanation – The principles of truth, non-violence, asteya, and aparigraha were given by Parshvanatha.
The principle of Brahmacharya was given by Mahavir Swami.

Que 3. At which place did Mahavir Swami meet Makkhali Gosala?

(a) Vaishali
(b) Kaushambi
(c) Patna
(d) Rajagriha

Ans. (d) Rajagriha
Explanation – Mahavir Swami met Makkhali Gosala at a place called Rajagriha. Makkhali Gosala was the most beloved disciple of Mahavir Swami.

Que 4. On the banks of which river did Mahavir Swami attain enlightenment?

(a) Rijupalika River
(b) Barakar River
(c) The River Ganges
(d) Yamuna River

Ans. (a) Rijupalika River
Explanation – Mahavir Swami had attained knowledge on the banks of river Rijupalika.

Que 5. Under which tree did Mahavir Swami attain enlightenment?

(a) Sal Tree
(b) Neem Tree
(c) Mango Tree
(d) Peepal Tree

Ans. a) Sal Tree
Explanation – Mahavir Swami attained knowledge under the Sal tree.

Que 6. How many years of rigorous penance did Mahavir Swami attain?

(a) 8 years
(b) 10 years
(c) 12 years
(d) 15 years

Ans. (c) 12 years
Explanation – After 12 years of rigorous penance, Mahavir Swami attained knowledge under the Sal tree on the banks of river Rijupalika near Jrimbhik village in the month of Vaishakh.

Que 7. At which of the following places did Mahavir Swami give his first sermon?

(a) Vaishali
(b) Kaushambi
(c) Patna
(d) Rajagriha

Ans. (d) Rajagriha
Explanation – Mahavir Swami gave his first sermon in Rajagriha on a hill called Vipulachal on the river Barakar.

Que 8. Who among the following were the first nuns of Mahavir Swami?

(a) Chandana
(b) Trishala
(c) Yashoda
(d) Yashodhara

Ans. (a) Chandana
Explanation – The first nun of Mahavir Swami was Chandana.

Que 9. Which of the following rulers was not a follower of Jainism?

(a) Bimbisara
(b) Ajatshatru
(c) Udayan
(d) Ashoka

Ans. (d) Ashoka
Explanation – Ashoka’s ruler was not a follower of Jainism.

Que 10. Who among the following became the first disciple of Mahavir Swami?

(a) Jamali
(b) Chetak
(c) Makkhali Gosala
(d) Dadhivahan

Ans. (a) Jamali
Explanation – Jamali became the first disciple of Mahavir Swami. He was also the son of Mahavir Swami.

Que 11. Which of the following is not included in the three gems of Jainism?

(a) Samyak Darshan 
(b) Samyak Gyan 
(c) Samyak Aacharan
(d) Samyak Satya

Ans. (d) Samyak Satya
Explanation –  Samyak Satya is not included in the three gems of Jainism.

Que 12. Which of the following Mahavrata was joined by Mahavir Swami?

(a) Nonviolence
(b) Truth
(c) Brahmacharya
(d) Asteya

Ans. (c) Brahmacharya
Explanation – Brahmacharya Mahavrata was incorporated by Mahavir Swami.

Que 13. How many Anuvratas are mentioned in Jainism?

(a) 2
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 8

Ans. (c) 5
Explanation – There are 5 Anuvratas mentioned in Jainism. Those leading a household life use them.

Que 14. Which one of the following Maurya rulers gave up their life by the Jain method (Samlekhana system)?

(a) Chandragupta Maurya
(b) Ashoka
(c) Bindusara
(d) Dasharatha

Ans. (a) Chandragupta Maurya
Explanation – Chandragupta Maurya gave up his life by the Jain method (Sallekhana method).

Que 15. How many Tirthankaras are described in Jainism?

(a) 20
(b) 22
(c) 24
(d) 25

Ans. (c) 24
Explanation – There are a total of 24 Tirthankaras described in Jainism.

Que 16. Which of the following does not come under “Anant  Chatushtaya”?

(a) Anant knowledge
(b) Anant Darshan
(c) Anant Virya
(d) Non violence

Ans. (d) Non violence
Explanation – Non-violence does not come under “Anant  Chatushtaya”.

Que 17. What is meant by “shruti knowledge”?

(a) Knowledge acquired by the senses
(b) Knowledge gained by hearing
(c) Divine knowledge
(d) To know other person’s mind

Ans. (b) knowledge gained by hearing
Explanation – “Shruti Gyan” means knowledge acquired by hearing.

Que 18. What is meant by “mindfulness”?

(a) Knowledge acquired by the senses
(b) Knowledge gained by hearing
(c) Divine knowledge
(d) To know other person’s mind

Ans. (a) Knowledge acquired by the senses
Explanation – “Mati-jnana” means knowledge acquired by the senses.

Que 19. What is meant by “duration”?

(a) Knowledge acquired by the senses
(b) Knowledge gained by hearing
(c) Divine knowledge
(d) To know other person’s mind

Ans. (c) Divine knowledge
Explanation – “Duration” means divine wisdom.

Que 20. What is meant by “mind alternative”?

(a) Knowledge acquired by the senses
(b) Knowledge gained by hearing
(c) Divine knowledge
(d) To know other person’s mind

Ans. (d) To know other person’s mind
Explanation – “Manah Pariyojana” means to know another person’s mind.