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Jainism 70 Important Questions and Answers for SSC, UPSC and All Competitive Exams

 Jainism – 70 Important Questions & Answers

Jainism 70 important questions and answers for SSC UPSC exams covering Mahavira principles sects and key concepts
Jainism 70 Important Questions Answers for Competitive Exams | Hanuman STUDIES

🔹 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

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