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Jainism is the most important topic in the Ancient Indian History section from an exam point of view. In government exams like SSC CGL, RAILWAY and BANKING questions are asked from this topic. So we are presenting a practice set of 20 important questions from Jainism.

Que 1. The oldest text of Jainism is called?

(a) Aagam
(b) Kalpasutra
(c) Bhagwati Sutra
(d) Acharanga Sutra

Ans. (a) Aagam
Explanation – The oldest text of Jainism is called Aagam.

Que 2. In which language the Aagam texts were written?

(a) Hindi
(b) Sanskrit
(c) Pali
(d) Prakrit

Ans. (d) Prakrit
Explanation – The Aagam texts of Jainism were written in Ardhamagadhi or Prakrit language.

Que 3. How many Anga texts are there in Jain literature?

(a) 5
(b) 7
(c) 10
(d) 12

Ans. (d) 12
Explanation – The number of Anga texts in Jain literature is 12. Acharanga Sutra and Bhagwati Sutra are the main organ texts.

Que 4. What is the number of Upanga texts in Jain literature?

(a) 5
(b) 7
(c) 10
(d) 12

Ans. (d) 12
Explanation – The number of Upanga texts in Jain literature is 12.

Que 5. What is the number of scattered texts in Jain literature?

(a) 5
(b) 7
(c) 10
(d) 12

Ans. (c) 10
Explanation – The number of scattered texts in Jain literature is 10.

Que 6. How many Bhedsutras are there in Jain literature?

(a) 6
(b) 7
(c) 10
(d) 12

Ans. (a) 6
Explanation – The number of Bhedsutras in Jain literature is 6.

Que 7. How many Mool sutras are there in Jain literature?

(a) 4
(b) 7
(c) 10
(d) 12

Ans. (a) 4
Explanation – The number of Mool sutras in Jain literature is 4.

Que 8. In which of the following texts the rules of Jain monks are given?

(a) Kalpasutra
(b) Bhagwati Sutra
(c) Acharanga Sutra
(d) Samavayanga

Ans. (c) Acharanga Sutra
Explanation – The rules of Jain monks are given in the Acharanga Sutra text.

Que 9. Which of the following texts describes the stories of Mahavir Swami and his contemporaries?

(a) Kalpasutra
(b) Bhagwati Sutra
(c) Acharanga Sutra
(d) Samavayanga

Ans. (b) Bhagwati Sutra
Explanation – The story of Mahavir Swami and his contemporaries is described in the Bhagwati Sutra.

Que 10. In which of the following texts “heaven and hell” is described?

(a) Kalpasutra
(b) Bhagwati Sutra
(c) Acharanga Sutra
(d) Samavayanga

Ans. (b) Bhagwati Sutra
Explanation – The Bhagwati Sutra describes “heaven and hell”.

Que 11. Which of the following texts describes the principles of Jainism?

(a) Kalpasutra
(b) Bhagwati Sutra
(c) Acharanga Sutra
(d) Samavayanga

Ans. (d) Samavayanga
Explanation – The Samavayanga Granth describes the principles of Jainism.

Que 12. Which of the following texts describes the attainment of salvation by 10 Jain merchants?

(a) Uvasag Dasaon
(b) Bhagwati Sutra
(c) Acharanga Sutra
(d) Samavayanga

Ans. (a) Uvasag Dasaon
Explanation – In the book Uvasag Dasaon, there is a description of 10 Jain merchants attaining salvation.

Que 13. Which of the following texts describes the attainment of salvation by Jain monks?

(a) Antardasha
(b) Uvasag Dasaon
(c) Bhagwati Sutra
(d) Acharanga Sutra

Ans. (a) Antardasha
Explanation – The Antardasha Granth describes the attainment of salvation by Jain monks.

Que 14. Which one of the following Jain texts is not related to the story of salvation?

(a) Antardasha
(b) Uvasag Dasas
(c) Bhagwati Sutra
(d) Anuttaropapatik Dasha

Ans. (c) Bhagwati Sutra
Explanation – Bhagwati Sutra is not related to the story of the Jain text Moksha.

Que 15. In which of the following Jain texts, are 16 mahajanapadas mentioned?

(a) Kalpasutra
(b) Bhagwati Sutra
(c) Acharanga Sutra
(d) Samavayanga

Ans. (c) Acharanga Sutra
Explanation – There are 16 mahajanapadas mentioned in the Acharanga Sutra Jain text.

Que 16. Which of the following Jain texts describes the rules for Jain monks and nuns?

(a) Ang
(b) Upaang
(c) Prakirn
(d) Chhed-Sutra

Ans. (d) Chhed-Sutra
Explanation – Chheda-sutra Jain text describes the rules for Jain monks and nuns.

Que 17. In which of the following Jain texts the teachings of Mahavir Swami are collected?

(a) Nayadhammakaha
(b) Bhagwati Sutra
(c) Acharanga Sutra
(d) Samavayanga

Ans. (a) Nayadhammakaha
Explanation – The teachings of Mahavir Swami are collected in the Nayadhammakaha Jain text.

Que 18. Which of the following texts was composed by Bhadrabahu?

(a) Bhagwati Sutra
(b) Acharanga Sutra
(c) Samavayanga
(d) Kalpasutra

Ans. (d) Kalpasutra
Explanation – Kalpasutra’s text was composed by Bhadrabahu. It is a major text of Jain literature.

Que 19. Which of the following texts was composed by Siddhasen Diwakar?

(a) Nyayavatar
(b) Acharanga Sutra
(c) Samavayanga
(d) Kalpasutra

Ans. (a) Nyayavatar
Explanation – Nyayavatar Granth was composed by Siddhasen Diwakar.

Que 20. Which of the following texts was composed by Mallisen?

(a) Syadvadmanjari
(b) Nyayavatar 
(c) Acharanga Sutra
(d) Samavayanga

Ans. (a) Syadvadmanjari
Explanation – Syadvadmanjari Granth was composed by Mallisen.
 


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