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Question
Choose the correct answer:
Purvas and Angas are the religious literature of the ___________.
Options
Jains
Buddhists
Hindus
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Solution
Purvas and Angas are the religious literature of the Jains.
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The Jains believe Mahavira was the _____________________.
Match Column A with Column B
| Column A | Column B | ||
| 1 | 540 BC - 468 BC | (a) | Worship of Bodhisattvas |
| 2 | Pavapuri | (b) | First Sermon given by Buddha |
| 3 | Tri-Ratnas | (c) | The Enlightened One |
| 4 | Digambaras | (d) | Aim of Buddha |
| 5 | Svetambaras | (e) | Mahavira |
| 6 | Buddha | (f) | Collection of Buddha's teachings |
| 7 | Nirvana | (g) | Right Faith, Righ Knowledge, Right Action |
| 8 | Deer Park at Sarnath | (h) | The sky-clad sect of Jainism |
| 9 | Tri-Pitakas | (i) | The White-clad sect of the Jains |
| 10 | Mahayana | (j) | Place where Mahavira Died |
State whether the following statement is True or False.
Jainism’s strict insistence on non-violence and penance made it popular in India.
Textbook Keyword: Tirthankaras
Textbook Keywords: Digambara Sect of Jainism
Two famous followers of Jainism were ______ and ______.
Mention the main teachings of Mahavira.
In which parts of India is Jainism still popular?
Explain briefly the Jain principles of Karma and Rebirth.
Who helped Mahavira to spread Jainism and in which language they preached?
