Religious Movements CDS Questions

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Religious Movements MCQ Questions


7.
Mahavira belonged to which clan?
A.
Lichchhavi
B.
Jnatrika (Nata/Nathaputta)
C.
Shakya
D.
Mauryan
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ANSWER :
B. Jnatrika (Nata/Nathaputta)
8.
Who were the parents of Mahavira?
A.
Siddhartha and Trishala
B.
Ashvasena and Vama
C.
Suddhodhana and Mahamaya
D.
Bimbisara and Kosaladevi
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ANSWER :
A. Siddhartha and Trishala
9.
At what age did Mahavira renounce worldly life?
A.
30 years
B.
35 years
C.
29 years
D.
42 years
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ANSWER :
A. 30 years
10.
Where did Mahavira attain Kaivalya (omniscience)?
A.
Jrimbhikagrama on the bank of river Rijupalika
B.
Bodh Gaya on the bank of river Niranjana
C.
Pavapuri
D.
Vaishali
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ANSWER :
A. Jrimbhikagrama on the bank of river Rijupalika
11.
Where did Mahavira attain Nirvana (death)?
A.
Kushinagar
B.
Rajagriha
C.
Pavapuri
D.
Vaishali
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ANSWER :
C. Pavapuri
12.
How many years did Mahavira practice severe asceticism before attaining enlightenment?
A.
6 years
B.
12 years
C.
7 years
D.
9 years
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ANSWER :
B. 12 years