Jainism MCQ: Jain Texts, the Dilwara Temple & Anekantavada

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.Who was the Jain Acharya of the Rashtrakuta King Amoghavarsha I?

   • A.Haribhadra
   • B.Jinasena✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Hemchandra
   • D.Bhadrabahu

   Explanation: King Amoghavarsha - I was the disciple of the Jain Acharya Jinasena, the author of Adipurana.

2. Q2.Which Chedi ruler of Kalinga was a great patron of Jainism?

   • A.Kharwel✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Ashoka
   • C.Bindusara
   • D.Chandragupta

   Explanation: Kharwel the Chedhi ruler of Kalinga was the great patron of Jain religion.

3. Q3.Bahubali (Gomateshwar) is considered the son of which Tirthankara?

   • A.Mahavira
   • B.Rishabhdev✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Parshvanath
   • D.Neminath

   Explanation: Bahubali, is considered as the son of Rishabhdev, the first Tirthankar.

4. Q4.According to the Shwetambara sect, Mahavira Swami was:

   • A.Unmarried
   • B.Married✓ Correct Answer
   • C.A Widower
   • D.None of these

   Explanation: According to this opinion (Shwetambara), Mahavir Swami was married. According to Digambar, Mahavir Swamy was unmarried.

5. Q5.Which Jain texts contain the compilation of rules for Jain monks?

   • A.Angas
   • B.Upangas
   • C.Chedsutras✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Prakirna

   Explanation: There are 6 'Chedsutra'. These contain a compilation of rules of Jain monks.

6. Q6.The 'Acharanga Sutra' deals with:

   • A.Rules of conduct for monks✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Philosophical doctrines
   • C.Lives of Tirthankaras
   • D.Description of hell

   Explanation: The twelve Angas... Acharanga-Sutra (deals with conduct). (General knowledge context + Text implies Angas content).

7. Q7.Which dynasty's ruler built the Dilwara Jain temple?

   • A.Solanki (Chalukya)✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Paramara
   • C.Chauhan
   • D.Chandela

   Explanation: It was built by the Samanta Vimalshah of Chalukya (Solanki) ruler Bhimdev I of Gujarat.

8. Q8.Ujjain became a major center of Jainism during the rule of:

   • A.Chandragupta Maurya
   • B.Samprati✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Ashoka
   • D.Kharavela

   Explanation: Ujjain became a major centre of Jain religion during his (Samprati's) rule.

9. Q9.How many 'Upangas' are there in Jain literature?

   • A.10
   • B.12✓ Correct Answer
   • C.14
   • D.6

   Explanation: Jain literature... consists of 12 Angas, 12 Upanga...

10. Q10.The 'Ganadharas' were:

    • A.Kings who supported Jainism
    • B.Major followers/disciples of Mahavira✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Writers of Jain texts
    • D.Builders of Jain temples

    Explanation: There were 11 major followers in this Sangh. They were called 'Ganadhar'.

11. Q11.Who was Jambu in the context of Jain history?

    • A.The first Tirthankara
    • B.The last Kevalin
    • C.President of Sangh after Sudharman✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Brother of Mahavira

    Explanation: After the death of Sudharman, Jambu remained the president of Sangh for 44 years.

12. Q12.What is the symbol of the Tirthankara Suparshvanath?

    • A.Swastik✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Moon
    • C.Lotus
    • D.Urn

    Explanation: The symbol of Suparshvanath is Sathiya (Swastik).

13. Q13.The second major center of Jains after Ujjain in ancient times was:

    • A.Vaishali
    • B.Mathura✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Shravanabelagola
    • D.Rajgriha

    Explanation: The second major centre of Jains was Mathura. Many temples, statues, records, etc. have been found from here.

14. Q14.Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 Mulsutras?

    • A.Dashvaikalik
    • B.Utaradhyayan
    • C.Nandi-sutra✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Shadavshayak

    Explanation: The four Moolsutra are Dashvaikalik, Utaradhyayan, Shadavshayak and Pindniryukti. Nandi-sutra is a Chulikasutra.

15. Q15.Who was the author of the Jain text 'Nyayavtar'?

    • A.Sidhsen Diwakar✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Umaswami
    • C.Hemchandra
    • D.Mallisen

    Explanation: Nyayavtar was composed by Shidhsen Diwakar.

16. Q16.The 'Yapaniya' was a sect of which religion?

    • A.Buddhism
    • B.Jainism✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Shaivism
    • D.Vaishnavism

    Explanation: Yapaniya was a sect of Jainism. It is believed to have originated from the Digambara sect but followed some Shwetambara practices.

17. Q17.Which Jain Tirthankara is associated with the pilgrimage site 'Prabhas Giri'?

    • A.Mahavira
    • B.Parshvanath
    • C.Padmaprabha✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Rishabhdev

    Explanation: Prabhas Giri (Kaushambi, UP) is a pilgrimage site associated with the 6th Jain Tirthankara Padmaprabha.

18. Q18.The doctrine of 'Anekantavada' is the core theory of which philosophy?

    • A.Buddhism
    • B.Jainism✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Sikhism
    • D.Vaishnavism

    Explanation: Anekantavada (doctrine of non-absolutism or pluralism) is a core theory and philosophy of Jainism.

19. Q19.Sonagiri, where 108 Jain temples are located, is in which state?

    • A.Rajasthan
    • B.Gujarat
    • C.Madhya Pradesh✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Karnataka

    Explanation: Sonagiri is a sacred Digambara Jain pilgrimage site located in Datia district of Madhya Pradesh.

20. Q20.Which vow refers to 'Non-stealing' in Jainism?

    • A.Ahimsa
    • B.Satya
    • C.Asteya✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Aparigraha

    Explanation: Asteya means 'Non-stealing' or not taking what is not given. It is one of the five vows.