Jainism – 70 Important Questions & Answers
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🔹 Basic Concepts
Who was the founder of Jainism?
👉 Mahavira
Who was the first Tirthankara of Jainism?
👉 Rishabhanatha
How many Tirthankaras are there in Jainism?
👉 24
What is the real name of Mahavira?
👉 Vardhamana
In which century did Mahavira live?
👉 6th century BCE
🔹 Birth & Life of Mahavira
Where was Mahavira born?
👉 Kundagrama (Vaishali)
Mahavira was born in which present-day state?
👉 Bihar
Name the father of Mahavira.
👉 Siddhartha
Name the mother of Mahavira.
👉 Trishala
At what age did Mahavira renounce worldly life?
👉 30 years
For how many years did Mahavira perform penance?
👉 12 years
Where did Mahavira attain enlightenment (Kevalya)?
👉 Jrimbhikagrama
What is the meaning of ‘Jina’?
👉 Conqueror
Where did Mahavira attain Nirvana?
👉 Pavapuri
Mahavira attained Nirvana in which state?
👉 Bihar
🔹 Core Principles
What is the most important principle of Jainism?
👉 Ahimsa (Non-violence)
What does ‘Aparigraha’ mean?
👉 Non-possession
What does ‘Satya’ mean?
👉 Truth
What does ‘Asteya’ mean?
👉 Non-stealing
What does ‘Brahmacharya’ mean?
👉 Celibacy
🔹 Philosophy
What is Anekantavada?
👉 Theory of multiple viewpoints
What is Syadvada?
👉 Doctrine of conditional predication
Jainism emphasizes which theory?
👉 Karma theory
Does Jainism believe in a creator God?
👉 No
What is Moksha in Jainism?
👉 Liberation of the soul
🔹 Triratna (Three Jewels)
What are the Three Jewels of Jainism?
👉 Right Faith, Right Knowledge, Right Conduct
What is Right Faith called in Jainism?
👉 Samyak Darshan
What is Right Knowledge called?
👉 Samyak Gyan
What is Right Conduct called?
👉 Samyak Charitra
Purpose of Triratna?
👉 Attainment of Moksha
🔹 Sects
Name the two main sects of Jainism.
👉 Digambara & Shvetambara
Which sect believes in nude monks?
👉 Digambara
Which sect allows white clothes?
👉 Shvetambara
Which sect believes women can attain Moksha?
👉 Shvetambara
Which sect denies women’s liberation directly?
👉 Digambara
🔹 Scriptures
What are Jain religious texts called?
👉 Agamas
In which language were Jain Agamas written?
👉 Prakrit
Who compiled Jain scriptures?
👉 Jain monks
Where was the first Jain council held?
👉 Pataliputra
Second Jain council was held at?
👉 Vallabhi
🔹 Practices & Lifestyle
What type of diet do Jains follow?
👉 Strict vegetarian
Why do Jains avoid root vegetables?
👉 To avoid killing microorganisms
What is Sallekhana?
👉 Ritual fasting unto death
What is the symbol of Jainism?
👉 Hand with wheel (Ahimsa symbol)
What does the wheel in Jain symbol represent?
👉 Dharma Chakra
🔹 Important Terms
What is ‘Kevalya’?
👉 Supreme knowledge
What is ‘Nirjara’?
👉 Shedding of karma
What is ‘Bandha’?
👉 Bondage of karma
What is ‘Samvara’?
👉 Stoppage of karma
What is ‘Jiva’?
👉 Living soul
🔹 Historical Importance
Jainism arose as a protest against which system?
👉 Vedic ritualism
Jainism rejected which practice?
👉 Animal sacrifice
Jainism flourished under which dynasty?
👉 Mauryan
Which Mauryan ruler supported Jainism?
👉 Chandragupta Maurya
Where did Chandragupta Maurya spend his last days?
👉 Shravanabelagola
🔹 Miscellaneous Important Facts
What is the ultimate goal of Jainism?
👉 Moksha
What is the Jain concept of universe?
👉 Eternal and uncreated
What is the Jain view on violence?
👉 Completely prohibited
What is the role of monks in Jainism?
👉 Spiritual guidance
What is the meaning of ‘Tirthankara’?
👉 Ford-maker (spiritual teacher)
🔹 Advanced / Exam-Tricky Questions
Which Tirthankara is associated with the symbol of lion?
👉 Mahavira
Which Tirthankara is associated with bull symbol?
👉 Rishabhanatha
Which place is famous Jain pilgrimage site?
👉 Shatrunjaya
Which metal is avoided in Jain rituals?
👉 Leather-related items (not metal actually, trick Q)
Jain monks cover their mouth to avoid what?
👉 Killing microorganisms
What is the Jain festival for Mahavira’s birth?
👉 Mahavir Jayanti
Which script is used in early Jain texts?
👉 Brahmi
Jainism mainly spread in which regions of India?
👉 Western & Southern India
Who is considered the last Tirthankara?
👉 Mahavira
What is the key teaching of Jainism in one word?
👉 Ahimsa
