Q. Syadvad is a doctrine of (a) Buddhism (b) Jainism (c) Shaivism (d) Vaishnavism Ans: (b) Jainism Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Jainism. Syadvad, also known as Anekantavada, is a doctrine or principle in Jainism. It is a philosophical concept that emphasizes the multiplicity of perspectives and the relativity of truth. The term “syadvad” […]
Q. Who founded the Lingayat Movement? (a) Basava (b) Lakulisha (c) Matsyendranath (d) Kulshekhar Ans: (a) Basava Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Basava. Basava, also known as Basavanna or Basaveshwara, is considered the founder of the Lingayat movement. He lived in the 12th century in Karnataka, India, and played a significant role in the
Q. Who was the founder of Mahayan sect of Buddhism? (a) Buddhadeva (b) Ghoshak (c) Dharmtrat (d) Asanga Ans: (d) Asanga Explanation: The founder of the Mahayana sect of Buddhism is not attributed to a single individual, as it emerged as a movement within Buddhism during the early centuries CE. However, one of the key
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Q. Who is believed by the Jainas to be the first Tirthankar? (a) Rishabhadeva (b) Mahavira (c) Neminath (d) Parshvanath Ans: (a) Rishabhadeva Explanation: According to the Jain tradition, the first Tirthankar (ford-maker) is believed to be (a) Rishabhadeva. Rishabhadeva, also known as Adinatha, is considered the first Tirthankar in Jainism. He is believed to
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Q. Milinda Panho is in the form of a dialogue between the king Menander and Buddhist Monk (a) Nagasena (b) Nagarjuna (c) Nagabhatta (d) Kumarilbhatta Ans: (a) Nagasena Explanation: The Milinda Panha, also known as The Questions of King Milinda, is in the form of a dialogue between the Greek king Menander (Milinda) and the
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(a) Breaking Stereotypes(b) Embracing Diversity(c) Inclusion is Strength(d) United in making our voice heard Ans.(c)Sol. The theme for International Albinism Awareness Day 2023 is “Inclusion is Strength,” which emphasizes the importance of including the voices of persons with albinism in all aspects of life.
Q. Anekantavada is a core theory and philosophy of which one of the following? (a) Buddhism (b) Jainism (c) Sikhism (d) Vaishnavism Ans: (b) Jainism Explanation: Anekantavada is a core theory and philosophy of (b) Jainism. Anekantavada, also known as the principle of non-absolutism or manifold aspects, is a fundamental concept in Jain philosophy. It
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(a) Once(b) Twice(c) Three times(d) Four times Ans.(c)Sol. Silvio Berlusconi served as the Prime Minister of Italy on three separate occasions: 1994-1995, 2001-2006, and 2008-2011.
Q. Svetambara Agama was finally edited at the Jain council of (a) Vaishali (b) Vallabhi (c) Pawa (d) Vidarbha Ans: (b) Vallabhi Explanation: The Svetambara Agama, one of the primary scriptural texts of the Svetambara sect of Jainism, was finally edited at the Jain council of (b) Vallabhi. The Jain council of Vallabhi, also known
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(a) Brazil(b) China(c) Thailand(d) South Korea S4. Ans.(a)Sol. Brazil secured the second position in digital payments with 29.2 million transactions.
