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91
Who was Ajitnath Tirthankara in his previous life?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
The soul that became Bhagavan Ajitnath, in its earlier incarnation, was the great king Vimalvahan of Susima city in Mahavideh area. He purified his soul to a level where he could earn the Tirthankar-nam-and-gotra-karma. When king Jitshatru became old and wanted to devote the last part his life to spiritual pursuit.
92
After receipt of Diksha, with which food Abhinandannath Tirthankar initiated first Parna?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
After receipt of Diksha,Abhinandannath Tirthankar initiated kheer for first Parna.
93
The aim of Ashoka's Dhamma was
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
The policy of Dhamma also laid stress on non-violence and peace, which was to be practiced by giving up war and conquests and also as a restraint on the killing of animals. However, Ashoka realized that a certain display of his political might may be necessary to keep the primitive forest-dwelling tribes in check.
94
The Buddha
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
The cycle of rebirth is determined by karma, literally "action". In the Buddhist tradition, karma refers to actions driven by intention (cetanā), a deed done deliberately through body, speech or mind, which leads to future consequences.
95
Which Buddhist literature consists of dialogues between the Buddha and his followers?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Sutta Pitaka is the second of the three divisions of the Tripitaka or Pali Canon, the Pali collection of Buddhist writings of Theravada Buddhism. The Sutta Pitaka contains more than 10,000 suttas attributed to the Buddha or his close companions.
96
Who propounded the 'Eight-Fold Path' for the end of misery of mankind?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
The idea of the Eightfold Path appears in what is regarded as the first sermon of the founder of Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, which he delivered after his enlightenment. There he sets forth a middle way, the Eightfold Path, between the extremes of asceticism and sensual indulgence. These Are,
1. Right View
2. Right Resolve
3. Right Speech
4. Right Conduct
5. Right Livelihood
6. Right effort
7. Right Mindfulness
8. Right Samadhi
This eight-fold path leads to 'Nirvana'.
97
Oil paint was first used for Buddhist paintings by Indian and Chinese painters in western __________ sometime between the fifth and tenth centuries
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Oil paint was first used for Buddhist paintings by Indian and Chinese painters in western Afghanistan sometime between the fifth and tenth centuries.
98
The founder of Jainism was
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
The founder of Jainism was Vardhaman Mahavira.
99
Who was the master of Gautama Buddha?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Alara Kalama was a hermit saint and a teacher of ancient meditation. He was the specialist of Samkhya philosophy. According to the Pali Canon scriptures, he was the first teacher of Gautama Buddha.
100
Ashoka's conquest of Kalinga has been described in the minor rock edict number.
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Ashoka's conquest of Kalinga has been described in the minor rock edict numbered XIII.