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Indian Philosophy of Class: The Jainism

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What is the primary goal of Jainism?

  1. Moksha (liberation from the cycle of rebirth)

  2. Nirvana (extinction of desire and suffering)

  3. Brahman (ultimate reality)

  4. Atman (individual soul)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of Jainism is to achieve moksha, which is liberation from the cycle of rebirth and the attainment of a state of perfect peace and bliss.

What are the three main principles of Jainism?

  1. Ahimsa (non-violence), aparigraha (non-possessiveness), and asteya (non-stealing)

  2. Satya (truth), ahimsa (non-violence), and asteya (non-stealing)

  3. Ahimsa (non-violence), aparigraha (non-possessiveness), and satya (truth)

  4. Aparigraha (non-possessiveness), asteya (non-stealing), and satya (truth)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main principles of Jainism are ahimsa (non-violence), aparigraha (non-possessiveness), and asteya (non-stealing).

What is the concept of anekantavada in Jainism?

  1. The doctrine of multiple perspectives

  2. The doctrine of non-absolutism

  3. The doctrine of relativity

  4. The doctrine of pluralism

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anekantavada is the doctrine of multiple perspectives, which holds that reality is complex and can be viewed from different perspectives.

What is the concept of jiva in Jainism?

  1. The individual soul

  2. The universal soul

  3. The cosmic soul

  4. The world soul

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jiva is the individual soul, which is believed to be eternal and indestructible.

What is the concept of karma in Jainism?

  1. The law of cause and effect

  2. The law of action and reaction

  3. The law of retribution

  4. The law of reincarnation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karma is the law of cause and effect, which holds that every action has a corresponding reaction.

What is the concept of moksha in Jainism?

  1. Liberation from the cycle of rebirth

  2. Nirvana (extinction of desire and suffering)

  3. Brahman (ultimate reality)

  4. Atman (individual soul)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moksha is liberation from the cycle of rebirth and the attainment of a state of perfect peace and bliss.

What is the concept of tirthankara in Jainism?

  1. A spiritual teacher who has attained moksha

  2. A spiritual leader who has attained nirvana

  3. A spiritual guide who has attained brahman

  4. A spiritual master who has attained atman

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tirthankara is a spiritual teacher who has attained moksha and is considered a role model for others.

What is the concept of dharma in Jainism?

  1. The path of righteousness

  2. The path of virtue

  3. The path of truth

  4. The path of non-violence

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dharma is the path of righteousness, which includes following the principles of ahimsa, aparigraha, and asteya.

What is the concept of samsara in Jainism?

  1. The cycle of rebirth

  2. The cycle of life and death

  3. The cycle of suffering

  4. The cycle of ignorance

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samsara is the cycle of rebirth, which is believed to be caused by karma.

What is the concept of nirvana in Jainism?

  1. Liberation from the cycle of rebirth

  2. Nirvana (extinction of desire and suffering)

  3. Brahman (ultimate reality)

  4. Atman (individual soul)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nirvana is the extinction of desire and suffering, which is the ultimate goal of Jainism.

What is the concept of arhat in Jainism?

  1. A person who has attained moksha

  2. A person who has attained nirvana

  3. A person who has attained brahman

  4. A person who has attained atman

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arhat is a person who has attained moksha and is considered a role model for others.

What is the concept of siddha in Jainism?

  1. A liberated soul

  2. A perfected soul

  3. An enlightened soul

  4. A realized soul

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Siddha is a liberated soul who has attained moksha and is no longer subject to the cycle of rebirth.

What is the concept of kevala jnana in Jainism?

  1. Perfect knowledge

  2. Absolute knowledge

  3. Infinite knowledge

  4. Universal knowledge

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kevala jnana is perfect knowledge, which is possessed by tirthankaras and arhats.

What is the concept of samyak darsana in Jainism?

  1. Right view

  2. Right understanding

  3. Right perception

  4. Right knowledge

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samyak darsana is right view, which is the first of the three jewels of Jainism.

What is the concept of samyak jnana in Jainism?

  1. Right knowledge

  2. Right understanding

  3. Right perception

  4. Right view

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samyak jnana is right knowledge, which is the second of the three jewels of Jainism.

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