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13491
Who was the founder of the Ajivika sect?
A. Purana Kassapa
B. Makkhali Gosala
C. Pakudha Kaccayana
D. Ajita Kesakambali
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Makkhali Gosala was a contemporary of Buddha and Mahavira and founded the Ajivika sect, which believed in absolute fatalism (Niyati).
13492
The 'Jatakas' are a collection of stories about:
A. Jain Tirthankaras
B. Vedic Gods
C. Previous births of Buddha
D. Kings of Magadha
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The Jataka tales are voluminous bodies of literature concerning the previous births of Gautama Buddha in both human and animal form.
13493
What does the term 'Nirvana' mean in Buddhism?
A. Death
B. Freedom from the cycle of rebirth
C. Supreme Knowledge
D. Performing sacrifices
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Nirvana is the ultimate goal in Buddhism, representing the blowing out of desire and liberation from the cycle of birth and death (Samsara).
13494
The sect 'Digambara' and 'Svetambara' are associated with:
A. Buddhism
B. Jainism
C. Ajivika
D. Shaivism
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Jainism split into two major sects: Digambara (sky-clad/naked) and Svetambara (white-clad).
13495
Who presided over the Fourth Buddhist Council?
A. Mahakasyapa
B. Moggaliputta Tissa
C. Vasumitra
D. Sabakami
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The Fourth Buddhist Council was held in Kashmir under the patronage of King Kanishka, and it was presided over by Vasumitra.
13496
Which of the following is NOT one of the 'Three Jewels' (Triratna) of Jainism?
A. Right Faith
B. Right Knowledge
C. Right Conduct
D. Right Livelihood
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The Three Jewels of Jainism are Right Faith (Samyak Darshana), Right Knowledge (Samyak Jnana), and Right Conduct (Samyak Charitra). Right Livelihood is part of Buddhism's Eightfold Path.
13497
The concept of 'Four Noble Truths' belongs to which religion?
A. Jainism
B. Buddhism
C. Hinduism
D. Sikhism
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The Four Noble Truths (Arya Satya) are the core teachings of Buddha explaining the nature of suffering and the path to its cessation.
13498
Where was Mahavira born?
A. Pavapuri
B. Kundagrama
C. Rajgir
D. Pataliputra
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Mahavira was born in Kundagrama, near Vaishali (in modern-day Bihar), in 540 BC (traditional date).
13499
Who was the first Tirthankara of Jainism?
A. Aristanemi
B. Parsvanatha
C. Ajitanatha
D. Rishabhanatha
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Rishabhanatha (also known as Adinatha) is traditionally believed to be the founder and first Tirthankara of Jainism.
13500
In which language were the original Buddhist texts (Tripitakas) written?
A. Sanskrit
B. Pali
C. Prakrit
D. Hindi
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Pali was the common language of the masses in that region, and Buddha preached in Pali to make his teachings accessible.
