Comprehensive collection of questions from Indian History asked in recent state service examinations. Each question is verified with official answer keys and step-by-step bilingual solutions.
In which one of the following languages was the earliest Jain literature compiled?
With reference to ancient Jainism, which one of the following statements is correct?
Who was the first founder of Shwetambar creed during the first partition of Jain creed?
"Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects." The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?
Who among these rendered that “Fate assigns everything, human is incapable.”
Where was Mahavira Swami born?
Consider the following statements about Jaina Philosophy. (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?
Which of the following place is known as a place of Pilgrimages because of being related to Parshvanath?
On the banks of which river did Mahavira Swami attain enlightenment?
The originator of the Jain religion is –
Parshvanatha, the Jain ‘Thirthankara’ was associated mainly with which of the following places?
In Jain Religion, which word is used for ‘Complete Intellect’?
Consider the following statements : 1. Vardhamana Mahavira’s mother was the daughter of Lichchhavi King Chetaka 2. Gautama Buddha’s mother was a princess from the Koliyan dynasty 3. Parshvanatha, the twenty-third Tirthankara, belonged to Banaras Which of these statements is/are correct?
Which philosophy accepts ‘Triratna’?
Consider the following statements: 1. The Ikshvaku rulers of Southern India were antagonistic towards Buddhism. 2. The Pala rulers of Eastern India were Patrons of Buddhism. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
The Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by
Who was the first follower of Mahavira?
The sect which believed in abiding nature of destiny:
'Syadvada' is related to
The correct of Anuvrata was advocated by :
The famous pilgrimage of Buddhists as well as of Jains in Uttar Pradesh is at
The word Tirthankara is related to –
Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jaina Doctrine? 1. The surest way of annihilating karma is to practice penance. 2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul. 3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended. Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
Mahamastakabhisheka, a great religious event, is associated with and done for which of the following?
Who used the caves of Barabar as their shelter-house?