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  1. The teaching of Parsvanatha is collectively known as









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    Parsvanatha was the twenty - third Tirthankara of Jainism. Chaturyama Dharma the 'fourfold teaching' of the Parshvanath. Chaturyama Dharma, abstention from violence, theft, untruth and acquisitiveness.

    Correct Option: D

    Parsvanatha was the twenty - third Tirthankara of Jainism. Chaturyama Dharma the 'fourfold teaching' of the Parshvanath. Chaturyama Dharma, abstention from violence, theft, untruth and acquisitiveness.


  1. The twenty - third Jain Tirthankara was associated with









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    Tirthankar Parshvanath was the son of king Ashvasena and queen Vama of Varanasi. He achieved Nirvana on the Sammet Sikhar. He lived in Varanasi around 800 BC. Parsvanatha is the 23rd Jain Tirthankar.

    Correct Option: C

    Tirthankar Parshvanath was the son of king Ashvasena and queen Vama of Varanasi. He achieved Nirvana on the Sammet Sikhar. He lived in Varanasi around 800 BC. Parsvanatha is the 23rd Jain Tirthankar.



  1. Which one among the following Tirthankaras was according to the Svetamber tradition, a lady?









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    Svetambaras maintain that the 19th Tirthankara, Mallinath, was a woman. They also believe that woman are able to obtain Moksha.

    Correct Option: C

    Svetambaras maintain that the 19th Tirthankara, Mallinath, was a woman. They also believe that woman are able to obtain Moksha.


  1. In which language, did Mahavir Swami deliver his sermons?









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    Mahavir Swami delivered his first sermon in the language of the common people called Ardha Magadhi and Prakrit.

    Correct Option: B

    Mahavir Swami delivered his first sermon in the language of the common people called Ardha Magadhi and Prakrit.



  1. Which one of the following is not included in the eight-fold path of Buddhism?









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    The eightfold Path in Buddhism, is an early formulation of the path to enlightenment. The idea of the Eightfold Path appears from the first sermon of the Buddha, which delivered after his enlightenment. Right desire is not included in the Eight fold path of Buddhism.

    Correct Option: C

    The eightfold Path in Buddhism, is an early formulation of the path to enlightenment. The idea of the Eightfold Path appears from the first sermon of the Buddha, which delivered after his enlightenment. Right desire is not included in the Eight fold path of Buddhism.