Jain Religion

Total Questions: 58

21. Triratna or Three Jewels, i.e., right knowledge, right faith and right action are related to which of the following ? [66ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020]

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.

22. Which philosophy accepts 'Triratna'? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (a) Buddhism
Solution:Concept of Triratna is available in both Buddhism as well as Jainism. In Buddhism the three jewels are the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Sangha. In Jainism they are samyagdarshana, Samyagjnan and Samyakcharitra.

23. The correct of Anuvrata was advocated by : [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 1995]

Correct Answer: (c) Jainism
Solution:In Jain philosophy, the persons (e.g. monks) are very keen to uplift their souls and hence they sacrifice all worldly enjoyments and adopt five great 'Vratas' (vows) - Mahavratas ; Ahimsa, Satya, Brahmacharya, Asteya and Aparigraha.

These Mahavrata's are difficult to practise by average human beings. So they follow Anuvratas i.e. Ahimsa Anuvrat, Satya Anuvrat, Brahmacharya Anuvrat, Asteya Anuvrat, and Aparigraha Anuvrat.

24. Syadvad is a doctrine of - [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (c) Jainism
Solution:Mahavira Swami was the 24ᵗʰ Tirthankara of Jain religion. He denied the unmanliness of Vedas and opposed related social-cultural traditions and humbugs. By leaving the exclusive belief of selfists and atheists, he accepted the middle path known as 'Syadvada'. Syadvad is also as the name of Saptabhangi Naya, which means knowledge is relative.

25. 'Syadvada' is related to [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (b) Jaina
Solution:Mahavira Swami was the 24ᵗʰ Tirthankara of Jain religion. He denied the unmanliness of Vedas and opposed related social-cultural traditions and humbugs. By leaving the exclusive belief of selfists and atheists, he accepted the middle path known as 'Syadvada'. Syadvad is also as the name of Saptabhangi Naya, which means knowledge is relative.

26. Which of the following Doctrines are associated with Jainism ? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

(i) Anekantavada
(ii) Sarvastivada
(iii) Sunyavada
(iv) Syadvada
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Correct Answer: (a) (i) and (iv)`
Solution:Anekantvada and Syadvada are related to Jainism while sunyavada and Sarvastivada are related to Buddhism.

27. The Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (a) Universal Law
Solution:As per Jain belief universal law is the essential and real form of the universe. the universe and all its substances are eternal (everlasting). All substances gradually change. Previous forms give way to new ones without losing their inherent qualities.

Jains believe that the universe is without beginning or end. The universe did not begin and end at any time. There is no need of some almighty to create or manage the affairs of the universe. The universe runs on itself according to its cosmic laws (laws of nature).

28. Anekantavada is a core theory and philosophy of which one of the following [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2011, U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2009]

Correct Answer: (b) Jainism
Solution:Anekantavada is the core theory and philosophy of Jainism. it is a metaphysics concept of Jain philosophy.

29. Consider the following statement about Jaina Philosophy. [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

1. The Jaina philosophy revolves around two main doctrines, i.e., Anekantavada and Syadvada.
2. According to anekantavada, every being has numerous properties. The permanent property that constitutes the nature of a thing is called attribute (guna).

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct ?

Correct Answer: (c) Both (1) and (2)
Solution:The Jain philosophy revolves around two main doctrine, i.e., Anekantavada and 'Syadvada'. Both are extremely connected doctrines. According to Anekantavada, every being has numerous properties. The permanent property that constitutes the nature of a thing is called attribute (guna).

The accidental property is called mode (Paryaya). According to syadvada, our knowledge is partial and relative because passion, anger, greed etc., obstruct our knowledge. But we deem our partial and relative knowledge as complete and absolute,

30. Which of the following religions does not trust in the concept of 'final annihilation of the world'? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

Correct Answer: (b) Jainism
Solution:As per Jainism, the Universe and all its substances are eternal. There is no concept 'final annihilation of the world'. Jainism believes inreincarnation, a cycle of birth, death and rebirth determined by one's karma. It rejects the idea of God as the creator of the world.