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The Five Vows of Jainism: A Path to Spiritual Purity

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Which of the following is not one of the Five Vows of Jainism?

  1. Ahimsa (Non-violence)

  2. Satya (Truthfulness)

  3. Asteya (Non-stealing)

  4. Aparigraha (Non-possessiveness)

  5. Brahmacharya (Celibacy)

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Brahmacharya is not one of the Five Vows of Jainism. The Five Vows are Ahimsa (Non-violence), Satya (Truthfulness), Asteya (Non-stealing), Aparigraha (Non-possessiveness), and Anekantavada (Non-absolutism).

What is the central principle of Jainism?

  1. Non-violence

  2. Truthfulness

  3. Non-stealing

  4. Non-possessiveness

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The central principle of Jainism is non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, non-possessiveness, and anekantavada (non-absolutism).

What is the first vow of Jainism?

  1. Ahimsa (Non-violence)

  2. Satya (Truthfulness)

  3. Asteya (Non-stealing)

  4. Aparigraha (Non-possessiveness)

  5. Anekantavada (Non-absolutism)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first vow of Jainism is Ahimsa (Non-violence).

What does the vow of Ahimsa (Non-violence) entail?

  1. Refraining from harming any living being

  2. Speaking truthfully

  3. Not stealing

  4. Not possessing material goods

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The vow of Ahimsa (Non-violence) entails refraining from harming any living being.

What is the second vow of Jainism?

  1. Ahimsa (Non-violence)

  2. Satya (Truthfulness)

  3. Asteya (Non-stealing)

  4. Aparigraha (Non-possessiveness)

  5. Anekantavada (Non-absolutism)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The second vow of Jainism is Satya (Truthfulness).

What does the vow of Satya (Truthfulness) entail?

  1. Refraining from harming any living being

  2. Speaking truthfully

  3. Not stealing

  4. Not possessing material goods

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The vow of Satya (Truthfulness) entails speaking truthfully.

What is the third vow of Jainism?

  1. Ahimsa (Non-violence)

  2. Satya (Truthfulness)

  3. Asteya (Non-stealing)

  4. Aparigraha (Non-possessiveness)

  5. Anekantavada (Non-absolutism)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The third vow of Jainism is Asteya (Non-stealing).

What does the vow of Asteya (Non-stealing) entail?

  1. Refraining from harming any living being

  2. Speaking truthfully

  3. Not stealing

  4. Not possessing material goods

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The vow of Asteya (Non-stealing) entails not stealing.

What is the fourth vow of Jainism?

  1. Ahimsa (Non-violence)

  2. Satya (Truthfulness)

  3. Asteya (Non-stealing)

  4. Aparigraha (Non-possessiveness)

  5. Anekantavada (Non-absolutism)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The fourth vow of Jainism is Aparigraha (Non-possessiveness).

What does the vow of Aparigraha (Non-possessiveness) entail?

  1. Refraining from harming any living being

  2. Speaking truthfully

  3. Not stealing

  4. Not possessing material goods

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The vow of Aparigraha (Non-possessiveness) entails not possessing material goods.

What is the fifth vow of Jainism?

  1. Ahimsa (Non-violence)

  2. Satya (Truthfulness)

  3. Asteya (Non-stealing)

  4. Aparigraha (Non-possessiveness)

  5. Anekantavada (Non-absolutism)

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The fifth vow of Jainism is Anekantavada (Non-absolutism).

What does the vow of Anekantavada (Non-absolutism) entail?

  1. Refraining from harming any living being

  2. Speaking truthfully

  3. Not stealing

  4. Not possessing material goods

  5. Accepting that there are multiple perspectives on truth

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The vow of Anekantavada (Non-absolutism) entails accepting that there are multiple perspectives on truth.

What is the ultimate goal of following the Five Vows of Jainism?

  1. To achieve moksha (liberation)

  2. To become wealthy and powerful

  3. To gain fame and recognition

  4. To live a life of pleasure and indulgence

  5. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ultimate goal of following the Five Vows of Jainism is to achieve moksha (liberation).

Who is considered the founder of Jainism?

  1. Mahavira

  2. Buddha

  3. Krishna

  4. Rama

  5. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahavira is considered the founder of Jainism.

In which century did Mahavira live?

  1. 6th century BCE

  2. 5th century BCE

  3. 4th century BCE

  4. 3rd century BCE

  5. 2nd century BCE

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahavira lived in the 6th century BCE.

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