Jainism

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What is the central tenet of Jainism?

  1. Non-violence

  2. Materialism

  3. Atheism

  4. Dualism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jainism emphasizes the principle of non-violence (ahimsa) as the highest moral virtue.

Who is considered the founder of Jainism?

  1. Mahavira

  2. Buddha

  3. Krishna

  4. Confucius


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana, is regarded as the 24th and last Tirthankara (spiritual teacher) of Jainism.

What is the ultimate goal of a Jain?

  1. Moksha

  2. Nirvana

  3. Salvation

  4. Liberation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moksha, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth, is the ultimate goal of a Jain.

What are the three main principles of Jainism?

  1. Right faith, right knowledge, right conduct

  2. Love, compassion, wisdom

  3. Truth, non-violence, ahimsa

  4. Karma, reincarnation, moksha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main principles of Jainism are right faith (samyak darshan), right knowledge (samyak jnana), and right conduct (samyak charitra).

What is the concept of ahimsa in Jainism?

  1. Non-violence towards all living beings

  2. Harmlessness and compassion

  3. Respect for life

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ahimsa in Jainism encompasses non-violence towards all living beings, harmlessness, compassion, and respect for life.

What is the concept of anekantavada in Jainism?

  1. Multiple perspectives and viewpoints

  2. Non-absolutism

  3. Relativism

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anekantavada in Jainism refers to the concept of multiple perspectives and viewpoints, non-absolutism, and relativism.

What is the concept of karma in Jainism?

  1. Actions and their consequences

  2. Cause and effect

  3. Moral responsibility

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Karma in Jainism encompasses actions and their consequences, cause and effect, and moral responsibility.

What is the concept of samsara in Jainism?

  1. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

  2. Reincarnation

  3. Transmigration of the soul

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Samsara in Jainism refers to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, reincarnation, and transmigration of the soul.

What is the concept of moksha in Jainism?

  1. Liberation from the cycle of rebirth

  2. Nirvana

  3. Salvation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Moksha in Jainism encompasses liberation from the cycle of rebirth, nirvana, and salvation.

What is the concept of jiva in Jainism?

  1. The soul

  2. The self

  3. The essence of life

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jiva in Jainism refers to the soul, the self, and the essence of life.

What is the concept of pudgala in Jainism?

  1. Matter

  2. Substance

  3. The physical world

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pudgala in Jainism encompasses matter, substance, and the physical world.

What is the concept of dharma in Jainism?

  1. Right conduct

  2. Moral principles

  3. Ethical values

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dharma in Jainism refers to right conduct, moral principles, and ethical values.

What is the concept of adharma in Jainism?

  1. Wrong conduct

  2. Immoral principles

  3. Unethical values

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Adharma in Jainism encompasses wrong conduct, immoral principles, and unethical values.

What is the concept of tirthankara in Jainism?

  1. Spiritual teacher

  2. Enlightened being

  3. Liberated soul

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tirthankara in Jainism refers to a spiritual teacher, enlightened being, and liberated soul.

What is the concept of siddha in Jainism?

  1. Perfected soul

  2. Liberated being

  3. One who has attained moksha

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Siddha in Jainism encompasses a perfected soul, liberated being, and one who has attained moksha.

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