Ancient History Of India (Part-II) (Railway)

41. The Tripitaka' is a holy book of which religion from following: [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam. 20.09.2022 (Shift-I)]

(1) Sikhism
(2) Buddhism
(3) Zoroastrianism
(4) Jainism

Correct Answer: (2) Buddhism

Solution:Tripitaka (meaning "Triple Basket") is the traditional term for ancient collections of Buddhist sacred scriptures.

• The Tripitaka is composed of three main categories of texts that collectively constitute the Buddhist canon: the Sutta Pitaka (Teaching of Buddha) the Vinaya Pitaka, (Rules for sangha) and the Abhidhamma Pi- taka (Philosophical matters).

42. Which of the following places is NOT associated with Jainism? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 20.09.2022 (Shift-II)]

(1) Parshvanath
(2) Dilwara
(3) Shravanabelagola
(4) Kushinagar

Correct Answer: (4) Kushinagar

Solution:Kushinagar is an important and popular Buddhist pilgrimage site in Uttar Pradesh..

• It is the place where Gautam Buddha attained Mahaparin irvana and was cremated.

Ashoka built a stupa and placed a pillar to mark Buddha's attained parinirvana in Kushinagar.

43. Which of the four Vedas is known as 'Veda of Sacrificial Formulas' and contains prose formulas applicable to various rites, along with verses intended for a similar purpose? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 29.09.2022 (Shift-III)]

(1) Rigveda
(2) Samaveda
(3) Yajurveda
(4) Atharvaveda

Correct Answer: (3) Yajurveda

Solution:The Yajurveda, or "Veda of Sacrificial Formulas," contains prose formulas applicable to various rites, along with verses intended for a similar purpose.

It is made up partly of verses and partly of prose, contain a number of prayers and sacrificial formulae.

• Extensive details for carrying out different sacrifices are given in the chapters of the Yajur Veda.

44. In the universal prayer of Jains, Navakara Mantra, what is the literal meaning of 'Namo Arihantanam'? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 30.09.2022 (Shift-II)]

(1) I bow down to all souls who have escaped all their gati karmas.
(2) I bow down to all preceztors.
(3) I bow to all spiritual masters or divine teachers.
(4) I bow down to all completely liberated souls

Correct Answer: (1) I bow down to all souls who have escaped all their gati karmas.

Solution:Namokar Mantra is the first prayer recited by the Jains while meditating.

• It addresses the divine qualities and attainments of all the saints, siddhas, and sages.

• In this mantra, Namo Arihantanam literally means; "I bow down to all Arihanta (The souls who have escaped all their gati karmas)."

45. Brihadaranyaka, Mundaka and Taittiriya are some examples of which of the following categories of religious texts? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 06.10.2022 (Shift-II)]

(1) Jataka Stories
(2) Epics
(3) Upanishads
(4) Puranas

Correct Answer: (3) Upanishads

Solution:Brihadaranyaka, Mundaka and Taittiriya are some of the major Upanishads of the Vedic period..

• Brihadaranyaka upanishad is contained within the Shatapatha Brahmana, which is itself a part of the Shukla Yajur Veda.

•The Mundaka Upanishad is embedded inside Atharva Veda.

•The Taittiriya Upanishad is embedded as three chapters of the Yajurveda.

46. When a Tirthankara leaves a mortal body, it is known as: [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 11.10.2022 (Shift-II)]

(1) Tapa Kalyana
(2) Siddhashila
(3) Janma Kalyana
(4) Nirvana

Correct Answer: (4) Nirvana

Solution:When a Tirthankara leaves his mortal body, it is known as Nirvana.

• It refers to the final liberation, Moksha.

In nirvana, the energy that unites body and soul is released.