1. What was the original name of Gautama Buddha?
Option B
Gautama Buddha was born as Siddhartha in the Shakya clan before attaining enlightenment.
2. Which place is associated with the birth of Mahavira?
Option C
Mahavira was born at Kundagrama near Vaishali in present-day Bihar.
3. Which symbol is associated with Parshvanatha?
Option B
Parshvanatha is symbolized by a serpent hood, often shown protecting him.
4. Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?
Option A
Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath, known as the Dharmachakra Pravartana.
5. Which Tirthankara is considered the first in Jainism?
Option B
Rishabhanatha is regarded as the first Tirthankara of Jainism.
6. Which event marks Buddha’s enlightenment?
Option B
Enlightenment of Buddha is referred to as Nirvana, attained under the Bodhi tree.
7. What does ‘Ahimsa’ mean?
Option C
Ahimsa means non-violence and is a central principle in both Jainism and Buddhism.
8. Which of the following is a Buddhist sacred place?
Option A
Kushinagar is where Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana.
9. What is the ultimate goal in Jainism?
Option C
Moksha is liberation from the cycle of birth and death in Jainism.
10. Which text contains Buddhist teachings?
Option B
The Tripitaka is the main collection of Buddhist scriptures.
11. Which Jain Tirthankara is associated with the symbol of a lion?
Option B
Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara, is symbolized by a lion representing courage and strength.
12. Which Buddhist council was held at Pataliputra under Ashoka?
Option C
The Third Buddhist Council was convened by Ashoka at Pataliputra to purify the Sangha and spread Buddhism.
13. Which Jain term refers to ‘non-possession’?
Option D
Aparigraha emphasizes non-possession and detachment from material wealth.
14. Which Buddhist concept refers to ‘ignorance’ as the root cause of suffering?
Option B
Avidya (ignorance) is considered the fundamental cause of suffering in Buddhist philosophy.
15. Which part of the Tripitaka deals with philosophical analysis?
Option C
Abhidhamma Pitaka contains detailed philosophical and doctrinal analysis of Buddhist teachings.
16. Which Jain concept refers to ‘stoppage of karmic influx’?
Option B
Samvara is the process of preventing new karmic particles from entering the soul.
17. Which Buddhist doctrine explains the absence of a permanent soul?
Option B
Anatta means ‘no-self’, rejecting the idea of a permanent soul.
18. Which Jain term refers to ‘shedding of karma’?
Option C
Nirjara is the process of eliminating accumulated karmic particles from the soul.
19. Which Buddhist concept explains impermanence of all things?
Option B
Anicca states that everything in the universe is impermanent and constantly changing.
20. Which Jain philosophical doctrine emphasizes multiple viewpoints of truth?
Option B
Anekantavada teaches that truth has multiple aspects and cannot be fully captured from one perspective.
21. Which Buddhist doctrine explains the chain of cause and effect leading to rebirth?
Option B
Pratityasamutpada (Dependent Origination) explains how phenomena arise in dependence on causes and conditions.
22. Which Jain concept refers to the binding of karmic particles to the soul?
Option B
Bandha refers to the attachment of karmic matter to the soul due to actions and passions.
23. Which part of the Eightfold Path is related to wisdom?
Option A
Wisdom (Prajna) includes Right View and Right Intention, guiding correct understanding.
24. Which Jain concept represents the inflow of karmic particles?
Option A
Asrava refers to the entry of karmic particles into the soul through actions.
25. Which Buddhist aggregate represents mental formations?
Option C
Sankhara refers to mental formations, including volitional activities and habits.
26. Which Jain doctrine emphasizes conditional predication of truth?
Option B
Syadvada states that all statements are conditional and depend on perspective.
27. Which Buddhist sect focuses on the Bodhisattva ideal?
Option B
Mahayana Buddhism emphasizes the Bodhisattva path, aiming for enlightenment for all beings.
28. Which Buddhist concept refers to suffering as a fundamental truth?
Option A
Dukkha refers to suffering and dissatisfaction, a central idea in Buddhism.
29. Which Jain dravya represents time?
Option C
Kala (time) is one of the six fundamental substances in Jain philosophy.
30. Which Buddhist concept identifies craving as the cause of suffering?
Option B
Tanha (craving) is identified as the root cause of suffering in Buddhism.
31. Which Buddhist doctrine explains that all conditioned phenomena are momentary?
Option A
Kshanikavada (doctrine of momentariness) states that everything exists only for a moment and is constantly changing.
32. Which Jain concept refers to the binding of karma due to passions?
Option B
Bandha occurs when karmic particles bind to the soul due to passions and actions.
33. Which Buddhist school is associated with the concept of emptiness (Shunyata)?
Option A
Madhyamaka philosophy, founded by Nagarjuna, teaches that all phenomena are empty of inherent existence.
34. Which Jain concept refers to preventing new karmic influx?
Option A
Samvara is the process of stopping the inflow of karmic particles through discipline.
35. Which part of the Eightfold Path is associated with ethical conduct (Sila)?
Option B
Ethical conduct (Sila) includes Right Speech, Right Action, and Right Livelihood.
36. Which Jain doctrine explains that truth can be expressed in multiple conditional ways?
Option B
Syadvada emphasizes that statements about reality are conditional and context-dependent.
37. Which Buddhist aggregate (Skandha) is related to perception?
Option C
Samjna refers to perception and recognition among the five aggregates.
38. Which Jain concept refers to shedding accumulated karma?
Option C
Nirjara is the removal of accumulated karmic matter from the soul.
39. Which Buddhist doctrine explains that suffering arises due to dependent causes?
Option B
Dependent Origination explains how suffering arises from interconnected causes and conditions.
40. Which Jain concept represents ultimate liberation of the soul?
Option D
Moksha is the state of complete freedom from the cycle of birth and death.
41. Which Jain epistemological category refers to omniscient knowledge?
Option D
Kevala Jnana is the highest form of knowledge in Jainism, representing complete omniscience.
42. In Buddhist philosophy, which Skandha represents volitional formations?
Option C
Sankhara refers to mental formations or volitional activities that influence karma.
43. Which Buddhist philosophical school emphasizes “consciousness-only” (Vijnanavada)?
Option A
Yogachara, also called Vijnanavada, teaches that reality is fundamentally based on consciousness.
44. Which Jain concept explains the fruition of karma into experience?
Option B
Udaya refers to the manifestation or fruition of karmic particles as life experiences.
45. Which Buddhist concept asserts that all phenomena lack inherent existence?
Option B
Shunyata (emptiness) means that all things are devoid of intrinsic, independent nature.
46. In Jain metaphysics, which dravya functions as the medium of motion?
Option B
Dharma Dravya is the medium that enables movement of substances in Jain philosophy.
47. Which Buddhist school advocates the “Middle Way” philosophy between extremes?
Option A
Madhyamaka, founded by Nagarjuna, teaches the Middle Way avoiding extremes of existence and non-existence.
48. Which Jain doctrine emphasizes conditional statements about truth?
Option B
Syadvada teaches that truth is conditional and must be expressed from different viewpoints.
49. Which Buddhist doctrine explains that all phenomena arise due to interconnected causes?
Option B
Dependent Origination (Pratityasamutpada) explains how phenomena arise due to causes and conditions.
50. Which Jain doctrine states that liberation is achieved through Right Faith, Right Knowledge, and Right Conduct?
Option B
Ratnatraya (Three Jewels) forms the core path to liberation in Jain philosophy.