Ancient history

Rise of Jainism

In Pali texts, who among the following is referred to as Nigantha Nataputta?

A. Gautam Buddha

B. Mahavira

C. Parshvanatha

D. Rishabha

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B. Mahavira

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Who was the first Tirthankara in Jainism?

A. Rishabhdev

B. Parsavanath

C. Mahavira

D. Munisuvrat

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A. Rishabhdev

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On the bank of which river did Mahavira attain Kaivalaya?

A. Niranjana

B. Rijupalika

C. Yamuna

D. Jamuna

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B. Rijupalika

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Who among the following was the 23rd Jain Tirthankara?

A. Nemi Natha

B. Mahavira

C. Parshvanath

D. Malinath

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C. Parshvanath

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With which among the following places was the twenty-third Jain Tirthankara associated?

A. Vaishali

B. Kausambi

C. Varanasi

D. Sravasti

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C. Varanasi

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In which year was Vardhamana Mahavira born?

A. 563 BC

B. 540 BC

C. 533 BC

D. 560 BC

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B. 540 BC

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The grandson of Ashoka who accepted Jainism was?

A. Samprati

B. Kunala

C. Dasharatha

D. Salisuka

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A. Samprati

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What was the fifth tenet added by Tirthankara Mahavira to the four basic tenets of Jainism?

A. Non-injury

B. Non-lying

C. Observe continence

D. Non-stealing

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C. Observe continence

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Tirthankara Parswanath's idol is recognized by which symbol?

A. Lion

B. Bull

C. Tortoise

D. Serpent

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D. Serpent

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How many possessions is a Shwetambara ascetic allowed to have?

A. 10

B. 12

C. 14

D. 16

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C. 14

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