Microtheme: JainismXphilosophy —
8 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

1. [2026] Among the four main forms of existence of life recognized in Jainism, which one of the following is NOT included?
   • (a) Deva (gods)
   • (b) Yaksha (demi-gods)
   • (c) Manushya (humans)
   • (d) Tiryancha (animals and plants)
   Correct Answer: (B) Yaksha (demi-gods)
2. [2023] “Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects.”
   The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?
   • (a) Buddhism
   • (b) Jainism
   • (c) Shaivism
   • (d) Vaishnavism
   Correct Answer: (B) Jainism
3. [2018] With reference to the religious practices in India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs to
   • (a) (a)Buddhism
   • (b) Jainism
   • (c) Vaishnavism
   • (d) Shaivism
   Correct Answer: (B) Jainism
4. [2017] With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements :
   1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism.
   2. Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of phenomena were not wholly momentary, but existed forever in a latent form.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) Both 1 and 2
   • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Correct Answer: (B) 2 only
5. [2013] Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?
   (1). The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
   (2). Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.
   (3). Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.
   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 2 and 3 only
   • (c) 1 and 3 only
   • (d) 1, 2 and 3
   Correct Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3
6. [2011] The Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by
   • (a) Universal Law
   • (b) Universal Truth
   • (c) Universal Faith
   • (d) Universal Soul
   Correct Answer: (A) Universal Law
7. [2009] Anekantavada is a core theory and philosophy of which one of the following ?
   • (a) Buddhism
   • (b) Jainism
   • (c) Sikhism
   • (d) Vaishnavism
   Correct Answer: (B) Jainism
8. [2009] Mahamastakabhisheka, a great religious event, is associated with and done for who of the following?
   • (a) Bahubali
   • (b) Buddha
   • (c) Mahavir
   • (d) Nataraja
   Correct Answer: (A) Bahubali