Jain Religion

Total Questions: 58

1. The originator of the Jain religion is - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

Correct Answer: (d) Rishabh Dev
Solution:First Tirthankara Rishabhdev or Aadinath is known as the originator fo Jain religion . Mahavira Swami was 24ᵗʰ Tirthankar of Jain religion, who propagated the Jain philosophy during 6ᵗʰ Century B.C.

2. Who was the first Tirthankara of Jain religion ? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Rishabhanath
Solution:First Tirthankara Rishabhdev or Aadinath is known as the originator fo Jain religion . Mahavira Swami was 24ᵗʰ Tirthankar of Jain religion, who propagated the Jain philosophy during 6ᵗʰ Century B.C.

3. Parshvanatha, the Jain 'Thirthankara' was associated mainly with which of the following places ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

Correct Answer: (a) Varanasi
Solution:Lord Parshvanath was 23ʳᵈ Tirthankara of Jain Religion. He was born in Varanasi, was the son of King Aswasena and Queen Vama of Varanasi. He obtained Kaivalya (complet knowledge) in Ashrampad Udyan near Varanasi and he attained Parivirvan on the Mount Sammed Shikhar or Sammeta.

4. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

(Tirthankara)(Cognizance)
A. Adinatha1. Bull
B. Mallinatha2. Horse
C. Parshavanatha3. Snake
D. Sambhavnatha4. Water Jar

Code :

ABCD
(a)1432
(b)1324
(c)2431
(d)3142

 

Correct Answer: (a)
Solution:The correctly matched list is as follows -
(Tirthankaras)(Cognizance)
AdinathaBull
MallinathaWater Jar
ParshavanathaSnake
SambhavnathaHorse

5. Match list-I with list-II and choose the correct answer from the code given below -

(Tirthankara)(Their cognitio)
A. Parshvanath(i) Bull
B. Adinath(ii) Lion
C. Mahaveer(iii) Snake
D. Shantinath(iv) Deer

Code :

ABCD
(a)iiiiiivi
(b)iviiiiii
(c)iiiiiiiv
(d)iiiiiiiv
Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:The correctly matched list is as follows -
(Tirthankara)(Their cognition)
ParshvanathSnake
AdinathBull
MahaveerLion
ShantinathDeer

6. Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

(Tirthankar)(Nirvan Place)
 1. RishabhanathAshtapad
 2. VasupujyaSammedashikhar
 3. NeminathUrjayanta
 4. MahavirePavapuri

 

Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:Vasupriya was the 12ᵗʰ Tirthankar of Jainism. He attained Nirvana or Moksha in Champapur (Bihar). All other pairs are correctly matched.

7. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2021]

(Place)(Related Tirthankar)
A. Shravasti1. Rishabhanath
B. Kakandi2. Radmaprabhu
C. Ayodhya3. Suvidhanath
D. Pabhosa4. Sambhavnath

Code :

ABCD
(a)3124
(b)2413
(c)4312
(d)3241

 

Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:Correct match is as follows :
(Place)(Related Tirthankar)
A. Shravasti1. Sambhavnath
B. Kakandi2. Suvidhanath (Pushpdant)
C. Ayodhya3. Rishabhanath
D. Pabhosa4. Padmaprabhu

8. Consider the following 'Tirthankara' and arrange them in chronological order : [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2016]

i. Abhinandan

ii. Vimal Nath

iii. Munishubratha Nath

iv. Padmaprabhu

Select the correct answer from the code given below.

Correct Answer: (a) i, iv, ii and iii
Solution:Abhinandana Nath was 4ᵗʰ Tirthankara, Padmaprabhu was 6ᵗʰ Tirthankara, Vimal Nath was 13ᵗʰ and Munishubratha Nath was 20ᵗʰ Tirthankara.

9. Where was Mahavira Swami born ? [53ʳᵈ to 55ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011, 47ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2005, 42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997]

Correct Answer: (a) Kundagram
Solution:Mahavira Swami was born in Kundagram (Kundalpur) near Vaishali in Approx 599 BC. His mother Trishala was the sister of Chetak, the head of Lichchhavi republic, and father Siddhartha was the head of Gyatrik Kshatriya. Nandivardhan was his elder brother.

10. Kundalpur is the birthplace of - [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Pre) 2004]

Correct Answer: (c) Mahavira Swami
Solution:Mahavira Swami was born in Kundagram (Kundalpur) near Vaishali in Approx 599 BC. His mother Trishala was the sister of Chetak, the head of Lichchhavi republic, and father Siddhartha was the head of Gyatrik Kshatriya. Nandivardhan was his elder brother.