Jainism MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Jainism - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is Jainism.

Key Points

• The Uttaradhyayana Sutra is one of the most important sacred books of the Shvetambar Jains, who venerate its antiquity and authority. Hence option 2 is the correct answer
• From the style of its illustrations, this manuscript copy is dated to the early 16th century.
• The main text is written in Ardhamagadhi Prakrit script accompanied by a Sanskrit commentary in smaller 'Nagari characters.
• The Uttaradhyayana Sutra, one of the four 'Mulasutras' of the Jain canon, is a work in 36 chapters, each a sermon on aspects of Jain doctrine and discipline.
• It is believed by orthodox Jains to contain the actual words of Mahavira.
• The text is interspersed with lively narratives from folk literature, to keep the reader's attention, and it is by these stories that the 37 miniatures are inspired.
• Illustrated manuscripts of the Uttaradhyayana Sutra are rare, especially outside India.

The correct answer is Pavapuri.

Key Points

• The salvation place of Mahavir Ji, the originator of the Jain religion is Pavapuri.
• Pavapuri is located in the Nalanda district of Bihar.
• Pavapuri is a sacred place in Jainism as it was a cremation area of Mahavir Ji.
• The Jal Mandir meaning Water Temple, also known as Apapuri, in Pawapuri, meaning a town without sins, in the Indian state of Bihar.
  • It is a highly revered temple dedicated to Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara.

Additional Information 

• Jainism came into prominence in the 6th century B.C., when Lord Mahavira propagated the religion.
• There were 24 great teachers, the last of whom was Lord Mahavira.
  • These twenty-four teachers were called Tirthankaras-people who had attained all knowledge (Moksha) while living and preached it to the people.
  • The first Tirthankara was Rishabnatha.
• The word ‘Jain’ is derived from Jina or Jaina which means the ‘Conqueror’.

The correct answer is Kundagram.

Key Points

• Mahavira was born into King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala.
• Mahavira was born in 540 BCE.
• Mahavira belongs to the Ikshvaku dynasty.
• Kundagrama near Vaishali is considered to be the birthplace of Mahavira.
• Mahavira got enlightened under the Sal tree on the banks of river Rijupalika in Bihar.
• Mahavira was the 24^th Tirthankara of Jain.
• Mahavira was at the age of 42 when he attained Kaivalya.
• He was enlightened after 12 years of rigorous penance.

The correct answer is Lord Padmaprabha - Tiger.

Key Points

• In Jainism, Tirthankaras are called the Jina or the conquerors of all instincts.
• There are 24 Tirthankaras.
• The term, ‘Tirthankara’ is a combination of ‘Teertha and ‘Samsara’.
• Teertha is a pilgrimage site and samsara is the worldly life.
• The one who has conquered the samsara and understood the true nature of the self to attain Kevala Jnana is a Tirthankara.

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Key Points

❌ Statement 1: Digambaras followed "Anga" literature. Incorrect.

• The Angas are a part of the Jain Agama literature, believed to have been the earliest canonical texts, derived from the teachings of Mahavira.
• The Svetambara sect recognizes the Anga texts as authentic and forms the core of their canonical literature.
• The Digambaras, on the other hand, do not accept the Angas as authentic because they believe that the original teachings were lost over time, and hence their scriptures are different.
• Instead, the Digambaras rely on texts like:
  • Shatkhandagama
  • Kashayapahuda
• ❌  Hence, this statement is false.

❌ Statement 2: Svetambaras followed "Purva" literature. Incorrect.

• The Purvas were considered to be part of the earliest Jain teachings, forming the original canonical literature before the Angas.
• However, these Purvas are now lost.
• While Svetambaras do refer to the Purvas as ancient sources, they do not follow or possess them in their present canon.
• The existing Svetambara canon consists of 45 Agamas, including:
  • 11 Angas
  • 12 Upangas
• Other texts like Chedasutras, Mulasutras, and Prakirnakas
• ✅ Thus, Svetambaras follow Agamas, not Purvas.
• ❌ This statement is also incorrect.

✅ Statement 3: Jain commentaries are called "Niryuktas." Correct.

• In Jain literature, "Niryukta" is a type of commentary or explanation, typically written in Prakrit, which elaborates upon canonical texts.
• These are among the earliest commentarial works in Jainism and form a part of Jain scholastic tradition.
• They are attributed to Bhadrabahu, the last Shrutakevali (one who knows all the scriptures).
• ✅ Hence, this statement is factually correct.

The correct answer is Sambhavnath.

• Sambhavnath was the third Jain Tirthankara.

Key Points

• Tirthankar: 
  • ​A Tirthankar is referred to as ‘teaching god’ or ‘Ford Maker’ in Jainism. 
  • In Jainism, it is believed that each cosmic age produces 24 Tirthankaras.
  • The Tirthankaras in the art are shown in the Kayotsarga pose (dismissing the body).
  • The 24 Tirthankaras are distinguished from each other by the symbolic colours or emblems.

Additional Information

• Rishabhanatha was the first Jain Tirthankara.
• Ajitnath was the second Jain Tirthankara.
• Sumatinath was the fifth Jain Tirthankara.
• Abhinandananatha was the fourth Jain Tirthankara.
• Parshwanath was the 23^rd Jain Tirthankara.
• Mahavira was the 24^th Jain Tirthankara.

• The birthplace of the first and fourth Jain Tirathkaras is Ayodhya.
• Tirthankara’s are the savior and spiritual teachers of the Jain dharma.
• According to Jain scripture, a Tirthankara is a rare individual who has conquered the samsara, the cycle of death and rebirth, on their own and made a path for others to follow.
• The First Tirathkaras of Jainism was Lord Rishabha. Birthplace- Ayodhya
• The second TIrathkara was  Ajitanath. Birthplace- Ayodhya
• The third Tirathkara was Sambhavanatha. Birthplace- Sravasti
• The fourth Tirathkaras of Jainism was  Abhinandananatha. Birthplace- Ayodhya

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• Jainism was founded by Aadinath and Rishabha Dev, while the real founder was Mahavir swami.
• The important principles of Jainism are-: Ahimsa, Satya (truth), Asteya (not to steal), Aparigraha, and Brahmacharya.
• The place where Jain visits to worship are called Jain Temple or Derasar.
• Jainism is divided into two sections as Svetambara and Digambara.

The correct answer is Patliputra.

• The First Jain assembly was held in 300 BC at Patliputra (present Patna).

Key Points

• This meeting took place during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya.
• This meeting took place under the chairmanship of Sthoolabhadr. 
• In this part of the body of Jainism, 12 parts were edited.
• In the first Jain assembly, the Jain religion was divided into two parts Digambar and Shwetambar.​

Tirthankar: 

• ​A Tirthankar is referred to as ‘teaching god’ or ‘Ford Maker’ in Jainism. 
• In Jainism, it is believed that each cosmic age produces 24 Tirthankaras.
• The Tirthankaras in the art are shown in the Kayotsarga pose (dismissing the body).
• The 24 Tirthankaras are distinguished from each other by the symbolic colours or emblems.

Additional Information

• Rishabhanatha was the first Jain Tirthankara.
• Ajitnath was the second Jain Tirthankara.
• Sumatinath was the fifth Jain Tirthankara.
• Abhinandananatha was the fourth Jain Tirthankara.
• Parshwanath was the 23rd Jain Tirthankara.
• Mahavira was the 24th Jain Tirthankara.

The correct answer is Non-violence.

Key Points

• Jainism
  • Jainism, traditionally known as Jain Dharma, is an ancient Indian religion.
  • It is one of the oldest Indian religions.
  • The three main pillars of Jainism are ahiṃsā (non-violence), anekāntavāda (non-absolutism), and aparigraha (non-attachment).

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Some most important fundamental principle of Jainism are:

• Five principles of Jainism are
  • Non-Violence (Ahimsa)
  • No lies (Satya)
  • No stealing (Asteya)
  • No Property (Aparigraha)
  • Observing Continence (Brahmacharya).
• The fifth principle (Brahmacharya) was added by Mahavira and the other four were the teachings of his Predecessors.
• Mahavira was the 24th Tirthankara of Jain.

The correct answer is Snake.

Key Points

• Jainism originated in the 7th–5th century BCE in the Ganges basin of eastern India.
• There were 24 Tirthankaras the last of which was Vardhaman Mahavira.
• The founder of Jainism was Rishabhadeva, also known as Adinatha.
• The first Tirthankar was Rishabhanatha and the twenty-fourth Tirthankar was Mahavira.
• The five vows of Jainism are:
  • Ahimsa (Non-violence)
  • Satya (truth)
  • Achaurya or Asteya (non-stealing)
  • Brahmacharya (Celibacy)
  • Aparigraha (Non-attachment to temporal possessions)

​Important Points 

Given below are all the Jain Tirthankaras with their symbols:

*Important is marked Bold

Additional Information

• Lord Mahavira was the last and the 24th Tirthankara of the Jain religion.
• Mahavira's mother's name wasTrishala.
• Mahavira's father's name was Siddhartha who was the head of Gyatrik Kshatriya.
• Mahavira's symbol was Lion.
• Mahavira attained Nirvana in Pavapuri located near Rajgriha.
• He is depicted in a standing or sitting meditative posture, with a lion symbol beneath him. 
• Vaishali is the birthplace of Mahavira Swami.

The correct answer is Pavapuri.

Key Points

• The salvation place of Mahavir Ji, the originator of the Jain religion is Pavapuri.
• Pavapuri is located in the Nalanda district of Bihar.
• Pavapuri is a sacred place in Jainism as it was a cremation area of Mahavir Ji.
• The Jal Mandir meaning Water Temple, also known as Apapuri, in Pawapuri, meaning a town without sins, in the Indian state of Bihar.
  • It is a highly revered temple dedicated to Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara.

Additional Information 

• Jainism came into prominence in the 6th century B.C., when Lord Mahavira propagated the religion.
• There were 24 great teachers, the last of whom was Lord Mahavira.
  • These twenty-four teachers were called Tirthankaras-people who had attained all knowledge (Moksha) while living and preached it to the people.
  • The first Tirthankara was Rishabnatha.
• The word ‘Jain’ is derived from Jina or Jaina which means the ‘Conqueror’.

The correct answer is Parsvanatha.

Key Points

• In Jainism, Tirthankara is a savior who has succeeded in crossing over life’s stream of rebirths and has made a path for others to follow.
• There are 24 Tirthankaras in Jainism.
• Parshwanatha was a Prince of Banaras. His 4 main teachings were - 

1. Ahimsa (non - injury)
2. Satya (non - lying)
3. Asteya (non - stealing)
4. Aparigraha (non - possession)

• Mahavira was the last Tirthankara.

Additional Information

                           Important Tirthankaras

The correct answer is Right Faith, Right Knowledge, and Right Conduct.

Key Points

• Tri-Ratnas are also called Threefold Refuge or Ratnatraya which are originally Samyak Darshana(right faith), Samyak Gyana(right knowledge), and Samyak Charitra(right conduct).
• According to the Jain Philosophy, the Threefold Jewels or the Tri-Ratnas are the ways to achieve the purification of soul and liberation because only the liberated pure soul (Siddha) goes up to the summit of the universe (Siddhashila) and dwells there in eternal bliss.
• As per the religious texts of Jainism, the right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct together constitute the direct path to liberation which means the perfect release from all karmas.
• The Kalpa Sutra is the Jain text containing the biographies of the Jain Tirthankaras, most notably Parshvanath and Mahavira.
• Kalpa Sutra was written by Bhadrabahu who was in the court of Chandragupta Maurya.

​Important Points

• The first Tirthankara of Jainism was Rishabhdev and he is also known as Rishabhanatha and Adinatha.
• Lord Mahavira was the 24^th Tirthankara of Jainism and regarded as the true founder of Jainism.
• Parshvanath was the 23^rd Tirthankara of Jainism.

​Additional Information

• Three Jewels (Triratnas) of Buddhism are:
  • Buddha
  • Dhamma
  • Sangha

The correct answer is Asteya.

Key Points

• Jainism which is also known as Jain Dharma is an ancient Indian Religion.
• They trace their history to their twenty-four saviours known as Tirthankars.
• The first Tirthankar was Rishabhanatha and the twenty-fourth Tirthankar was Mahavira.
• Jain literature is contained in the Agam in which a number of Jain texts are there in the Ardha-Maghdi Prakrit language.
• The five vows of Jainism are:

1. Ahimsa (Non-violence)
2. Satya (truth)
3. Achaurya or Asteya (non-stealing): Not to steal which does not belong to oneself is called Achauryanuvrata. One is true to his belonging and does not take anything by mistake or intentionally. 
4. Brahmacharya (Celibacy)
5. Aparigraha (Non-attachment to temporal possessions)

The correct answer is Rishabhdev.

• The first Tirthankara was Rishabnatha or Rishabhadev.
  • ​He was considered the founder of Jainism.

Key Points

• According to  Jain texts, there is a tradition of 24 Tirthankars.
• Mahavir Swami was the 24th Tirthankar.
• He is considered the real founder of Jainism.
• Parshvanath (Parasnath) was the 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism.
• The discussion of Rishabhdev and Arishtanemi (22nd Tirthankara) is found in Rigveda.
• The apex ascetics of Jainism were revered as 'Tirthankars'.​

Additional Information

• Ajitnath was the second Jain Tirthankara.
• Parshwanath was the 23rd Jain Tirthankara.
• Neminath was the 22nd Jain Tirthankara.