Religious Movements CDS Questions

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Religious Movements MCQ Questions


1.
Who is considered the first Tirthankara of Jainism?
A.
Parshvanatha
B.
Neminatha
C.
Rishabhadeva (Adinatha)
D.
Mahavira
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ANSWER :
C. Rishabhadeva (Adinatha)
2.
How many Tirthankaras are there in Jainism?
A.
12
B.
22
C.
28
D.
24
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ANSWER :
A. 12
3.
Who was the 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism?
A.
Parshvanatha
B.
Neminatha
C.
Mahavira
D.
Rishabhadeva
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ANSWER :
A. Parshvanatha
4.
The four vows (Chaturyama Dharma) preached by Parshvanatha did NOT include which of the following?
A.
Ahimsa (non-violence)
B.
Asteya (non-stealing)
C.
Brahmacharya (celibacy)
D.
Satya (truth)
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ANSWER :
C. Brahmacharya (celibacy)
5.
Mahavira was born in which year (according to traditional Svetambara dating)?
A.
599 BCE
B.
563 BCE
C.
486 BCE
D.
527 BCE
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ANSWER :
A. 599 BCE
6.
What was Mahavira's birth name?
A.
Siddhartha
B.
Nataputta
C.
Gautama
D.
Vardhamana
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ANSWER :
A. Siddhartha