Notable Jain Figures and Their Contributions Quiz

Question 1

In which year was Mahavira Swami, considered the founder of Jainism, born?

Accepted Answer

599 BCE

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540 BCE

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560 BCE

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480 BCE

Question 2

Which religion did Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan Empire, later adopt?

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Jainism

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Buddhism

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Vaishnavism

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Shaivism

Question 3

The Dilwara Temple located in Rajasthan is associated with which religion?

Accepted Answer

Jainism

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Buddhism

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Hinduism

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Sikhism

Question 4

Acharya Vidyanananda, a famous Jain philosopher, lived in which century?

Accepted Answer

8th century

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10th century

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6th century

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12th century

Question 5

Who was the 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism before Vardhamana Mahavira?

Accepted Answer

Parshvanatha

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Neminatha

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Anantnatha

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Rishabhanatha

Question 6

Amalkirti, a famous Jain poet, composed literature in which Indian language?

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Sanskrit

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Prakrit

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Tamil

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Kannada

Question 7

Which principle of Jainism influenced Mahatma Gandhi to practice non-violence?

Accepted Answer

Ahimsa

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Austerity

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Nirvana

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Karma

Question 8

Shvetambar and Digambar are two main sects of Jainism. Which sect wears white clothes?

Accepted Answer

Shvetambar

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Terapanthi

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Sthanakavasi

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Digambar

Question 9

Which king in Indian history was famous for promoting Jainism?

Accepted Answer

Chandragupta Maurya

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Samudragupta

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Kanishka

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Harshavardhan

Question 10

According to Jainism, what does the term 'Tirthankara' mean?

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Ford-maker (one who shows the path to liberation)

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One who travels to pilgrimage sites

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Religious leader

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Teacher of knowledge

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