Jainism — MCQ Practice
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With reference to ancient India, which of the following statements about Jainism is/are correct? 1. The earliest Tirthankaras are mentioned in the Rigveda. 2. Mahavira believed in the existence of God. 3. Ahimsa is the cardinal principle of Jainism, extending to all living beings. 4. The Digambara sect believes women can attain liberation.
Which of the following pairs of Jain pilgrimage sites and their associated states is/are correctly matched? 1. Shravanabelagola: Karnataka 2. Palitana: Rajasthan 3. Shikharji: Jharkhand
Consider the following statements regarding the Jain concept of Karma: 1. Karma is an abstract principle of action and reaction, similar to a moral ledger. 2. It is considered a subtle, material substance (pudgala) that adheres to the soul. 3. The goal of Jain practice is to accumulate positive Karma to achieve Moksha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following principles is NOT one of the Five Great Vows (Mahavratas) of Jainism?
The philosophical doctrine of Anekantavada in Jainism implies: