Jainism And Buddhism - Study Mode
[#61] Identify the Buddhist Literature from the following
Correct Answer
(A) Tripitakas
Explanation
Solution: The Tripitaka is the traditional term for the Buddhist scriptures. The version canonical to Theravada Buddhism is generally referred to in English as the Pali Canon. Mahayana Buddhism also holds the Tripitaka to be authoritative but, unlike Theravadins, it also includes in its canon various derivative literature and commentaries that were composed much later.
[#62] How many Ganadharas were there in the religious family of Sambhavnath Tirthankar?
Correct Answer
(B) 105
Explanation
Solution: 105 Ganadharas were there in the religious family of Sambhavnath Tirthankar.
[#63] Mahavira's first disciple was
Correct Answer
(D) Jamali
Explanation
Solution: Jamali who was husband of Anonja Priyadarshini, became the first disciple of Mahavira.
[#64] Which among the following 'MATH' is related with Buddhism?
Correct Answer
(B) Chaitya
Explanation
Solution: A chaitya, chaitya hall, chaitya-griha, or caitya refers to a shrine, sanctuary, temple or prayer hall in South Asian religions. The term is most common in Buddhism, where it includes a stupa at one end.
[#65] Name the clan Buddha belonged to
Correct Answer
(C) Shakya
Explanation
Solution: The Buddha was born into a noble family of the kshatriya varna in Lumbini, Nepal in 563 BCE. He was called Siddhartha Gautama in his childhood. His father was king Suddhodana, leader of the Shakya clan in what was the growing state of Kosala, and his mother was queen Maya Devi.