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[#156] The two Jain Trithankars who find mention in Rig Veda are:
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(B) Rishabhanath and Aristhanemia
Explanation
Solution: The Jain Tirthankaras, Lord Aristanemi (22nd Tirthankar) and Lord Rishabh Nath (1st Tirthankar) has been mentioned in Rigveda.
[#157] Who attained Kaivalya (i.e., the supreme knowledge and final deliverance from the bonds of pleasure and pain) at the age of 42 ?
Correct Answer
(D) Vardhamana Mahavira
Explanation
Solution: Becoming an ascetic at the age of 30, Vardhaman Mahavira practised the most rigorous asceticism for the next twelve years. In the thirteenth year, at the age of 42. He attained "Kaivalya" i.e. the supreme knowledge and final deliverance from the bonds of pleasure and pain.
[#158] The fundamental principles of Buddha's teachings are represented by the four Nobel Truths viz. :
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(A) Dukkha, Dukkha Samuddaya, Dukkha Nirodha and Dukkha Nirodh-Gamini-Pratipada.
Explanation
Solution: Dukkha, Dukkha Samuddaya, Dukkha Nirodha and Dukkha Nirodh-Gamini-Pratipada.
[#159] The four important dynasties that stand out prominently in the sixth century B.C. are :
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(D) The Haryankas, the Ikshvakus, the Pauravas and Pradyotas.
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Solution: The Haryankas of Magadha, the Ikshvakus of Kosala, the Pauravas of Vasta and Pradyotas of Avanti.
[#160] Who founded the Haryanka dynasty in Magadha ?
Correct Answer
(C) Bimbisara
Explanation
Solution: Bimbisara founded the Haryanka dynasty in Magadha.