History & Civics
Which of the following is a major teaching of Buddhism?
- Ritualistic animal sacrifices
- Emphasis on caste distinctions
- Non-violence and ethical living
- Sanskrit prayers
Jainism & Buddhism
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Non-violence and ethical living
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Which of the following statements is true?
(i) People who have faith in Jainism, follow class distinction. (ii) Jains refused to accept the authority of the Vedas. (iii) Jains believed that the chief aim of a man is to attain salvation.
- Only (i) and (iii)
- Only (i)
- Only (ii) and (iii)
- Only (i), (ii) and (iii)
Identify the incorrectly matched pair related to Buddhist teachings:
- Dhammapada : Buddha's teachings on ethics
- Therigatha : Compositions by bhikkhunis (nuns)
- Vinaya Pitaka : Buddha's birth stories
- Sutta Pitaka : Discourses delivered by Buddha
Which of the following does not comprise the Triratna of Jainism?
- Right faith
- Right knowledge
- Ahimsa
- Right conduct
Which social tension influenced Kshatriyas to support Buddhism?
- Economic disparity
- Ritualistic dominance of Brahmanas
- Decline in Sanskrit literacy
- Prohibition of animal sacrifices