41. Sumtinath Tirthankara was born from whose womb?

Tara
Marudevi
Vijaya
Sumangla

Detailed SolutionSumtinath Tirthankara was born from whose womb?

42. The worship of images (of Buddha) in India began during the period

Mauryan
Sunga
Kushana
Gupta

Detailed SolutionThe worship of images (of Buddha) in India began during the period

43. Because of his virtuous deeds Ajitnath Tirthankara was born from whose womb?

Vijaya
Tara
Sharmestha
Geeta

Detailed SolutionBecause of his virtuous deeds Ajitnath Tirthankara was born from whose womb?

44. The site of birth (nativity) of Gautam Buddha is marked by

A monastery
A statue
A Peepal Tree

Detailed SolutionThe site of birth (nativity) of Gautam Buddha is marked by

45. The famous Jain centre in South India is situated at

Rameshvaram
Madurai
Kanchi
Shravanbelgola

Detailed SolutionThe famous Jain centre in South India is situated at

46. Buddha means

The Enlightened one
The Religious Preacher
The Genius
The Powerful

Detailed SolutionBuddha means

47. The Buddha’s Eight Fold Path did not include

Right Resolve
Right Views
Right Speech
Right Table Manners

Detailed SolutionThe Buddha’s Eight Fold Path did not include

48. Who was the last ruler of India that adopted Jainism in his last days?

Samudra Gupta
Bindusara
Chandra Gupta Maurya
Ashoka

Detailed SolutionWho was the last ruler of India that adopted Jainism in his last days?

49. In what respect did Jainism differ from Buddhism?

In its stress on the doctrine of ahimsa
In denying the authority of the Vedas
In opposing animal sacrifice
In its attitude towards trade

Detailed SolutionIn what respect did Jainism differ from Buddhism?

50. The fourth Buddhist Council was held at

Pataliputra
Vaishali
Kundalavana
Bodh Gaya

Detailed SolutionThe fourth Buddhist Council was held at