Jainism And Buddhism - Study Mode

[#141] Which of the following was the cause of the decline of Buddhism?
Correct Answer

(B) Corruption crept into Buddhist monasteries

Explanation

Solution: The important cause of the decline and fall of Buddhism was the decline of Buddhist Sanghas. The Sanghas became centres of corruption. The discipline of vinay pitaka was violated. The viharas were dominated by ease-loving people. The monks and nuns began to lead lives of pleasure and ease. The Mahayanist and Hinayanist quarreled with each other. Internal conflict proved to be the ruin of Buddhism.

[#142] During whose reign did Buddhism become the state religion?
Correct Answer

(D) Ashoka

Explanation

Solution: Ashoka's personal religion became Buddhism, if not before, then certainly after the Kalinga war. Nevertheless, his patronage led to the expansion of Buddhism in the Mauryan empire and other kingdoms during his rule, and worldwide from about 250 BCE.

[#143] The word Jina from which the Jain(ism) has originated stands for
Correct Answer

(D) conqueror (of senses)

Explanation

Solution: In Jainism, a word derived from the Sanskrit word jina (victor) and connoting the path of victory in crossing over life's stream of rebirths through an ethical and spiritual life.

[#144] The Buddha has been eulogized as an ocean of wisdom and compassion in
Correct Answer

(C) Amarakosa

Explanation

Solution: The Amarakosha is the popular name for Namalinganushasanam, a thesaurus in Sanskrit written by the ancient Indian scholar Amarasimha. It is the oldest extant kosha. The Buddha has been eulogized as an ocean of wisdom and compassion in Amarakosha.

[#145] A collective term used by the Jains for their sacred books is
Correct Answer

(B) Angas

Explanation

Solution: Angas (also known as agamas) are 45 sacred Jain texts based on the tirthankara's discourse.