TNPSC Samacheer Book Back Questions - Jainism, Buddhism & Ajivika Philosophy in Tamil Nadu

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Q1. Where was the first Jain Council held to codify the Jaina canon?

(a) Pataliputra

(b) Vallabhi

(d) Kanchipuram

S1.Ans.(a)

Sol.

Jain scholars attempted to codify the canon by convening an assembly at Pataliputra.
It was the first Jain council to debate the issue.

Q2. In which language was Agama sutras written?

(a) Ardha-Magadhi Prakrit

(b) Hindi

(d) Pali

S2.Ans.(a)

Sol.

Agama Sutras consists of many sacred books of the Jain religion.
They have been written in the Ardha-magadhi Prakrit language.

Q3. Which of the following was patronised by the Kalabhras?

(a) Buddhism

(b) Jainism

(d) Hinduism

S3.Ans.(b)

Sol.

Tamils broadly come under Digambara sect.
It is believed that the Kalabhras were the patrons of Jainism.

Q4. Where are the Rock beds found with no head-rests?

(a) Vellore

(b) Kanchipuram

(d) Madurai

S4.Ans.(a)

Sol.

Fourteen Jain monk beds, dating back to the 5th century A.D., have been excavated inside three caverns on top of a hill in Vellore district.
The beds are found at the Bhairavamalai in Latheri, Katpadi taluk, Vellore district.
Unlike many rock beds found elsewhere, these ones have no head-rests.

Q5. Who is believed to have built the Kazhugumalai Rock-Cut Temple?

(a) Mahendra Varman

(b) Parantaka Nedunchadayan

(d) Harihara II

S5.Ans.(b)

Sol.

The 8th century Kazhugumalai temple in Kovilpatti taluk in Thoothukudi district
marks the revival of Jainism in Tamil Nadu.
This cave temple was built by King Parantaka Nedunjadaiyan of the Pandyan kingdom.

Fill in the blanks:

1) The image of __________ is considered to be the tallest Jain image in Tamil Nadu. (Neminatha)

2) Buddhacharita was written by ________________. (Asvaghosa)

3) Chinese traveller Huein Tsang visited Pallava country in ____________ century. (7th century)

4) ____________ describes Buddhism as a religion in decay. (Mattavilāsa

Prahasana).

5) The Mauryan emperor Asoka and his grandson Dasarata patronised ________________. (Ajivikas)

III.

Q6.Match the following:

Kalpa sutra – Tiruthakkathevar
Jivaka Chintamani – Madurai
Neminatha – Nagasena
Milinda Panha – Bhadrabahu
Kizha Kuyil Kudi – 22nd Tirthankara

(a) 5 4 2 1 3

(b) 5 4 3 1 2

(d) 4 1 5 3 2

S6.Ans.(d)

Sol.

Kalpasutra of Bhadrabahu
Jivaka Chintamani, a Tamil epic poem, is a good example, composed in the tradition of Sangam literature by a Jain saint named Tiruthakkathevar.
The complex, dated to the 12th century A.D., includes three Jain caves, two Jain temples and a 16-metre-high sculpture of Neminatha, the 22nd Tirthankara.
Milindapanha – which means ‘questions of Milinda’. It contains a dialogue between Milinda, the Graeco-Bactrian king, and the monk Nagasena over some problems that faced Buddhism. It was originally written in Sanskrit.
There are 26 caves, 200 stone beds, 60 inscriptions and over 100 sculptures in and around Madurai. The Kizha Kuyil Kudi is a striking example.

Answer the following:

Q7. Assertion (A): Gautama found that he had nothing to learn from the teachers of the old religions.

Reason (R): The religions proclaimed that the only way to salvation was through living the life of an ascetic.

(a) A is correct. R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) A is correct. R is not the correct explanation of A.

(d) A is wrong. But R is correct.

S7.Ans.(a)

Sol.

Gautama found that he had nothing to learn from the teachers of the old religions.
The religions proclaimed that the only way to salvation was through living the life of an ascetic.

Q8. Find out the correct statement/s

i) During the 6th century B.C. as many as 62 religious schools flourished in India.
ii) ‘Palli’ is an educational centre of Buddhists.

iii) Royal patronage allowed pre-Muslim India to become a land of vihars.

iv) The Ajivikas continued to exist till 15th century.

(a) i) and iii) are correct.

(b) i), ii) and iv) are correct.

(d) ii), iii) and iv) are correct.

S8.Ans.(a)

Sol.

During the 6th century B.C. as many as 62 religious schools flourished in India. (Correct)
Palli’ is an educational centre of Jains and villages bearing the suffix of Palli are common in many places in Tamil Nadu.
Royal patronage allowed pre-Muslim India to become a land of many viharas that imparted university education and were treasure troves of sacred texts. (Correct)

Q9. Find out the wrong pair/s:

(a) Parshvanatha – 22nd Tirthankara

(b) Mahavamsa – the Ceylonese Chroniclei

(d) Buddha – Eight-fold Path

S9.Ans.(a)

Sol.

The complex, dated to the 12th century A.D., includes three Jain caves, two Jain temples and a 16-metre-high sculpture of Neminatha, the 22nd Tirthankara.

True or False:
The 12th Agama Sutra is said to have been lost. (True)
Throughout history, Ajivikas had to face persecution everywhere. (True)
Education was imparted in institutions of Jains irrespective of caste and creed. (True)
Nalanda, Taxila and Vikramashila gained reputation as pilgrim centres. (True)
Buddhism faced challenges from Saiva and Vaishnava sects from the Chola period onwards. (False)