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Question
State whether the following statement is True or False.
Jainism’s strict insistence on non-violence and penance made it popular in India.
Options
True
False
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True or False
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Solution
False
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| 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 |
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Jainism was divided into two sects, ___________ and _________.
Mention the main teachings of Mahavira.
Name the two Jain sects. What was the difference between the two?
In which parts of India is Jainism still popular?
Explain briefly the Jain principles of Ahimsa.
Explain briefly the Jain principles of Karma and Rebirth.
Who helped Mahavira to spread Jainism and in which language they preached?
