Jain Religion

11. The salvation place of Mahavirji, the originator of Jain religion, is located at -: [63ʳᵈ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (c) Pavapuri

Solution:Mahavira Swami was born in Kundagram near Vaishali in 599 BC. he attained Nirvana at the age of (approx) 72 years in 527 BC in Pavapuri, located near Rajgriha (Rajgir).

12. Mahavira Jain breathed his last at - [45ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

(a) Rajgir
(b) Sanchi
(c) Pavapuri
(d) Samastipur

Correct Answer: (c) Pavapuri

Solution:Mahavira Swami was born in Kundagram near Vaishali in 599 BC. he attained Nirvana at the age of (approx) 72 years in 527 BC in Pavapuri, located near Rajgriha (Rajgir).

13. What is not true in relation to Vardhamana Mahavir? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

(a) He is considered to be 24ᵗʰ and last Tirthankara
(b) His mother was sister of Licchavi's king chetaka
(c) He did not marry in this lifetime
(d) He left his body in 527 BCE at Pavapuri near Patna

Correct Answer: (c) He did not marry in this lifetime

Solution:Mahavira Swami was born in Kundagram near Vaishali about 599 BC. His father Siddhartha was the chief of the Gyatrik Kshatriya Sangh. His mother Trishala was the sister of Chetka, the head of Lichchhavi Republic. His wife name was Yashoda. He was the 24ᵗʰ and the last Tirthankara of Jain religion. He attained Nirvana at the age of (approx) 72 years in 527 BC in Pavapuri, located near Patna.

14. The word Tirthankara is related to - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1993]

(a) Buddhist
(b) Christians
(c) Hindus
(d) Jains

Correct Answer: (d) Jains

Solution:The term Tirthankara is related to Jain Religion . It is known that there were 24 Thirthankara who contributed to Jain religion and who propagated Jain philosophy from time to time. These are - (1) Rishabhnath (2) Ajitnath, (3) Sambhavnath, (4) Abhinandannath, (5) Sumatisnath, (6) Padmaprabha, (7) suparshvanath, (8) Chandraprabha, (9) Suvidhinatha, (10) Shitalanath (11) Shreyanshnath, (12) Vasupujya (13) Vimalnath (14) Anantnath (15) dharmnath (16) Shantinath, (17) Kunthunath, (18) Aranath, (19) Mallinath, (20) Munisuvrata, (21) Naminatha, (22) Arishtnemi, (23) Parshvanath, (24) Mahavira Swami.

15. Who was the last one in the order of Jain Tirthankaras ? [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 1993]

(a) Parshvanath
(b) Risabhdev
(c) Mahavira
(d) Manisuvrata

Correct Answer: (c) Mahavira

Solution:The term Tirthankara is related to Jain Religion . It is known that there were 24 Thirthankara who contributed to Jain religion and who propagated Jain philosophy from time to time. These are - (1) Rishabhnath (2) Ajitnath, (3) Sambhavnath, (4) Abhinandannath, (5) Sumatisnath, (6) Padmaprabha, (7) suparshvanath, (8) Chandraprabha, (9) Suvidhinatha, (10) Shitalanath (11) Shreyanshnath, (12) Vasupujya (13) Vimalnath (14) Anantnath (15) dharmnath (16) Shantinath, (17) Kunthunath, (18) Aranath, (19) Mallinath, (20) Munisuvrata, (21) Naminatha, (22) Arishtnemi, (23) Parshvanath, (24) Mahavira Swami.

16. Which one of the following was not a Jain Tirthankara ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 2004]

(a) Chandraprabhu
(b) Nathamuni
(c) Nemi
(d) Sambhav

Correct Answer: (b) Nathamuni

Solution:The term Tirthankara is related to Jain Religion . It is known that there were 24 Thirthankara who contributed to Jain religion and who propagated Jain philosophy from time to time. These are - (1) Rishabhnath (2) Ajitnath, (3) Sambhavnath, (4) Abhinandannath, (5) Sumatisnath, (6) Padmaprabha, (7) suparshvanath, (8) Chandraprabha, (9) Suvidhinatha, (10) Shitalanath (11) Shreyanshnath, (12) Vasupujya (13) Vimalnath (14) Anantnath (15) dharmnath (16) Shantinath, (17) Kunthunath, (18) Aranath, (19) Mallinath, (20) Munisuvrata, (21) Naminatha, (22) Arishtnemi, (23) Parshvanath, (24) Mahavira Swami.

17. Prabhasgiri is a pilgrim spot of : [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Pre) 2008]

(a) Buddhists
(b) Jains
(c) Saivites
(d) Vaishnavites

Correct Answer: (b) Jains

Solution:Prabhasgiri is a Jain pilgrimage site located in Kaushambi, U.P. The site Prabhasgiri is related to 6ᵗʰ Jain Tirthankar, Padmaprabha.

18. In Jain Religion, which word is used for 'Complete Intellect'? [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 1993]

(a) Jin
(b) Ratna
(c) Kaivalya
(d) Nirvana

Correct Answer: (c) Kaivalya

Solution:The word 'Kaivalya' is used for 'Complete knowledge' in the Jain religion. Mahavira Swami obtained Kaivalya (complete knowledge) under a tree of 'Sal' on the bank of Rijupalika river near Jrimbhik village, after the rough austerity and practice of 12 years. Therefore he is called 'Kevlin.'

19. On the banks of which river did Mahavira Swami attain enlightenment ? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2027]

(a) Swarnasikta
(b) Palashini
(c) Ganga
(d) Rijupalika

Correct Answer: (d) Rijupalika

Solution:Mahavir Swami attained enlightenment at the bank of river Rijupalika in the village of Jrimbhik.

20. The doctrine of three jewels-Right faith, Right action and Right Knowledge, is the crowing glory of : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2004]

(a) Buddhism
(b) Christianity
(c) Jainism
(d) None of these

Correct Answer: (c) Jainism

Solution:Three means are said to be important for 'Moksha' in Jain philosophy: Right faith, Right action and Right knowledge. These are known as 'Triratna' in Jain religion. Freedom from the bondage and effect of evil omens is called Sanvar Tattva to make the spirit free from the bondage of all. The destruction of Karma is the Nirjara element.