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Theories of Time in Jainism

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Which of the following is not a theory of time in Jainism?

  1. Linear Time

  2. Cyclic Time

  3. Eternal Time

  4. Relative Time

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Relative Time is not a theory of time in Jainism.

According to the linear theory of time, time is:

  1. A continuous flow of moments

  2. A series of discrete moments

  3. A cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

  4. An eternal and unchanging reality

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the linear theory of time, time is a continuous flow of moments.

According to the cyclic theory of time, time is:

  1. A continuous flow of moments

  2. A series of discrete moments

  3. A cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

  4. An eternal and unchanging reality

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to the cyclic theory of time, time is a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

According to the eternal theory of time, time is:

  1. A continuous flow of moments

  2. A series of discrete moments

  3. A cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

  4. An eternal and unchanging reality

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to the eternal theory of time, time is an eternal and unchanging reality.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the linear theory of time?

  1. Time is a continuous flow of moments.

  2. Time is a series of discrete moments.

  3. Time is a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

  4. Time is an eternal and unchanging reality.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A characteristic of the linear theory of time is that time is a continuous flow of moments.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the cyclic theory of time?

  1. Time is a continuous flow of moments.

  2. Time is a series of discrete moments.

  3. Time is a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

  4. Time is an eternal and unchanging reality.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A characteristic of the cyclic theory of time is that time is a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the eternal theory of time?

  1. Time is a continuous flow of moments.

  2. Time is a series of discrete moments.

  3. Time is a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

  4. Time is an eternal and unchanging reality.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A characteristic of the eternal theory of time is that time is an eternal and unchanging reality.

Which of the following is a Jain philosopher who propounded the linear theory of time?

  1. Bhadrabahu

  2. Kundakunda

  3. Jinasena

  4. Haribhadra

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhadrabahu was a Jain philosopher who propounded the linear theory of time.

Which of the following is a Jain philosopher who propounded the cyclic theory of time?

  1. Bhadrabahu

  2. Kundakunda

  3. Jinasena

  4. Haribhadra

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kundakunda was a Jain philosopher who propounded the cyclic theory of time.

Which of the following is a Jain philosopher who propounded the eternal theory of time?

  1. Bhadrabahu

  2. Kundakunda

  3. Jinasena

  4. Haribhadra

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jinasena was a Jain philosopher who propounded the eternal theory of time.

Which of the following is a Jain philosopher who propounded the theory of time as a continuum?

  1. Bhadrabahu

  2. Kundakunda

  3. Jinasena

  4. Haribhadra

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Haribhadra was a Jain philosopher who propounded the theory of time as a continuum.

According to the Jain theory of time, the universe is:

  1. Created and destroyed in a cycle

  2. Eternal and unchanging

  3. A combination of both

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to the Jain theory of time, the universe is a combination of both created and destroyed in a cycle and eternal and unchanging.

Which of the following is a Jain concept related to time?

  1. Kala

  2. Samaya

  3. Akasha

  4. Dharma

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kala is a Jain concept related to time.

Which of the following is a Jain concept related to the division of time?

  1. Kala

  2. Samaya

  3. Akasha

  4. Dharma

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Samaya is a Jain concept related to the division of time.

Which of the following is a Jain concept related to the nature of time?

  1. Kala

  2. Samaya

  3. Akasha

  4. Dharma

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Akasha is a Jain concept related to the nature of time.

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