Rise of Jainism MCQ Questions and Answers

Jainism MCQ Questions and Answers (based on previous-year questions) focuses on all topics of Jainism ancient Indian history, covering 35 questions. You should practice these MCQs for 30 minutes daily for 1-2 months. This way of systematic learning will prepare you easily for UPSC, SSC, C-TET, State PSC Bank PO, Clerk, and various competitive exams conducted by the Central government or State Govt.

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26. Who was the first follower of Mahavira?

[A] Jamali

[B] Yashoda

[C] Aanojja

[D] Trishala

Correct Answer is: [A] Jamali

27. Svetambara Agama was finally edited at the Jain Council of

[A] Vaishali

[B] Balabhi

[C] Pawa

[D] Pataliputra

Correct Answer is: [D] Pataliputra

28. With reference to ancient Jainism, which one of the following statements is correct?

[A] Jainism was spread in South India under the leadership of Sthulabhadra

[B] The Jains who remained under the leadership of Bhadrabahu were called Svetambaras after the Council held at Pataliputra

[C] Jainism enjoyed the patronage of the Kalinga King Kharavela in the first century BC

[D] In the initial stage of Jainism, the Jainas worshipped image unlike Buddhists

Correct Answer is: [C] Jainism enjoyed the patronage of the Kalinga King Kharavela in the first century BC

29. Samadhi Maran is related to which Philosophy?

[A] Buddhist Philosophy

[B] Jain Philosophy

[C] Yoga Philosophy

[D] Lokayat Philosophy

Correct Answer is: [B] Jain Philosophy

30. Ajivika sect was founded by

[A] Anand

[B] Rahulabhadra

[C] Makkhali Gosala

[D] Upali

Correct Answer is: [C] Makkhali Gosala

31. Who among these rendered that Fate assigns everything, human is incapable?

[A] Jains

[B] Buddhists

[C] Aajivakas

[D] Mimansakas

Correct Answer is: [C] Aajivakas

32. The sect which believed in the abiding nature of destiny.

[A] Jainism

[B] Ajivikas

[C] Charvaka

[D] Buddhism

Correct Answer is: [B] Ajivikas

33. Who used the caves of Barabar as their shelter-house?

[A] Ajivikas

[B] Tharus

[C] Jains

[D] Tantrikas

Correct Answer is: [A] Ajivikas

34. Which one of the following is not true about the Barabar hill caves?

[A] There are in all four caves on the Barabar hill

[B] Inscriptions of Ashoka are found on the walls of three caves

[C] These inscriptions inform us about the dedication of these caves to the Ajivikas

[D] These inscriptions date back to the 6th century B.C.

Correct Answer is: [D] These inscriptions date back to the 6th century B.C.

35. The famous pilgrimage of Buddhists as well as of Jains in Uttar Pradesh is at

[A] Sarnath

[B] Kaushambi

[C] Devipatan

[D] Kushinagar

Correct Answer is: [B] Kaushambi

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Overview of the Jainism MCQ Questions and Answers (Multiple-Choice-Questions)
1. The set has 80 questions and answers: "Jainism," "Ancient History on Jainism Questions and Answers," and "Jainism mock test."
2. Developed for competitive exams such as the CTET, UPSC, SSC, Railway, Banking, and several tests conducted by state and Central governments.
3. Beneficial for students enrolled in various Indian education boards such as SEBA, CBSE, and others.
4. The suggested study approach is focusing 30 minutes a day on Jainism multiple-choice questions.
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Ancient History on Jainism Best Books:

• India’s Ancient Past by R.S. Sharma published by Oxford University Press.

• A History of Ancient & Early Medieval India by Upinder Singh.

• History of Medieval India (800–1700 AD) by Satish Chandra published by Orient Longman.

• History of Modern India by Bipin Chandra.

• India's Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra & Others.

• India After Independence (1947 - 2000) by Bipin Chandra & Others.

• From Plassey To Partition And After by Sekhar Bandyopadhyay.

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If you would like to learn "Jainism ancient Indian history" thoroughly, you should attempt to work on the complete set of MCQs—multiple-choice questions and answers mentioned above. It will be immensely helpful to anyone trying to crack an exam or an interview.

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