100 A1.2 Revision Feb15 Himalai Oral Test Jainism
Part A
Qst I. Write about Tirthankara's in Jainism
1 Jainism had 24 Tirthankaras
2 First Tirthankara was Rishabanath
3 Twenty Third Thirthankara was Parshwanath
4 Twenty fourth Thirthankara was Mahavira
Qts II.Write on Mahavira Parents, Children
1 Mahavira Father was Siddhartha
2 Mother was Trishala.
3 Wife was Yashodha.
4 Daughter was Anonja Priyadarshini
5 Son in Law was Jamali
Qst III. Where Mahavirav attained Kaivalya
1 Mahavira attained Kaivalya under Sal tree
2 At Jambhikgrama on river bank Rijupalika
QtsIV. Write three Gems of Jainism
1 Right Faith - It is belief in Thirathankaras
2 Right knowledge - It is knowledge of Jain Creed
3 Right Conducts - It is practice of Pancha Mahavaratas
Ots v .Explain Pancha Mahavaratas
1 Non injury or Ahimsa.
2 Non Lying or Satya.
3 Non Stealing or Asteya.
4 Non Possession or Aparigraha.
5 Observe Continence or Brahmacharya:
Qts VI. write principles of Jainism as preached Mahavira
1 Rejected the authority of Vedas and Vedic Rituals
2 Did not believe in existence of god
3 Believed in karma and soul
4 World is created by and maintained by Universal Law
Qts VII. write about Shvetambara
1 Shvetambara founder was Sthulabhadra.
2 Shvetambara followers used to wear white cloth
Qts VIII. Explain about Digambara
1 Digambara founder was bhadrabahu
2 Digambara followers not- wear dress
Part B
Qts I. The Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by
(a) Universal Law
(b) Universal Truth
(c) Universal Faith
(d) Universal Soul
Ans. A
Explanation:
The Jain philosophy is dualistic in nature, holding that the world consists of two eternal, uncreated, co-existing but independent categories, viz. Jiva and Ajiva. There is no separate creator or preserver, except the universal (natural) law.
Qts II. With reference to ancient Jainism, which one of the following statements is correct ?
(a) Jainism was spread in South India under the leadership of Sthulabahu
(b) The Jainas who remained under the leadership of Bhadrabahu were called Shvetambaras 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 images unlike Buddhists
Ans. C
Explanation:
Jainism spread in South India under the leadership of Bhadrabahu (not Sthulabahu). The Jains, who remained under the leadership of Bhadrabahu were called Digambaras (not Shvetambaras) after the first council held at Pataliputra (modern Patna) by Sthulabahu.
Qts III .Consider the following statements
1. Vardhaman Mahavira's mother was the daughter of Lichchhavi chief Chetaka.
2. Gautama Buddha's mother was a princess from the Koshalan dynasty.
3. Parshvanatha, the twenty-third Tirthankara, belonged to Banaras.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. C
Explanation:
Statements 2 and 3 are correct.
Vardhaman Mahavira's mother, Trishala was the sister, and not the daughter of Lichchhavi chief Chetaka.
1st Tirthankara was Rishabhnath, while 23rd Tirthankara was Parshvanath and Vardhaman Mahavira was the 24th, that is last Tirthankara.
Qts IV. Assertion (A) : The emphasis of Jainism on non- violence (ahimsa) prevented agriculturalists from embracing Jainism.
Reason (R): Cultivation involved killing of insects and pests.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans. A
Explanation:
Both the statements are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Agriculturists were prevented from adopting Jainism because cultivation involves killing of insects and pests, which is against the principle of non-violence (ahimsa) of Jainism.
Qts V. Which one of the following is not a part of early Jains literature ?
(a) Therigatha
(b) Acarangasutra
(c) Sutrakritanga
(d) Brihatkalpasutra
Ans. A
Explanation:
The Therigatha, often translated as Verses of the Elder Nuns is a Buddhist scripture, a collection of short poems supposedly recited by early members of the Buddhist sangha in India around 600 BC.
Acarangasutra means It describes the conduct and behavior of ascetic life: the mode of asking for food, bowl, clothes, conduct while walking and speaking and regulation of possessions by ascetics. It also describes the penance of Mahavira, the Great Hero.
Sūtrakṛtāṅga सूत्रकृताङ्ग (also known in Prakrit as Sūyagaḍaṃga सूयगडंग) is the second agama of the 12 main aṅgās of the Jain Svetambara canon. According to the Svetambara tradition it was written by Gandhara Sudharmasvami in Ardhamagadhi Prakrit.The text is in two main parts: the first in verse and the second in prose. It is written using techniques including narration and questions and answers, and the chapters start with Sudharmasvami explaining the various doctrines to his chief disciple Jambuswami and answering his questions.
The Kalpa Sūtra is a Jain text containing the biographies of the Jain Tirthankaras, notably Parshvanatha and Mahavira, including the latter's Nirvāṇa.Bhadrabahu I is considered the author of the text and it is traditionally said to have been composed about one hundred and fifty years after the Nirvāṇa of Mahavira
\Qts VI . Which of the following were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?
1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and
enjoyment
2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas
3. Denial of efficacy of rituals
4. Non-injury to animal life
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 1 and 2
Ans. B
Explanation:
Statements 2, 3 and 4 are correct.
Both denied the authority of the Vedas and the necessity of performing sacrifices and rituals. Both of them were opposed to animal sacrifices.
In Buddhism, Madhyam marg was followed.
Avoidance of extremists was stressed on in Buddhism,
Jainism, extremism and penance were both advocated.