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    Who was the first Tirthankar of Jains?

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    According to Jain legends, there were 24 Tirthankaras. Among these, the first was Rishabh Dev, the 23rd Tirthankar Parshvanath, the 24th Tirthankar Mahavir Swami.

     

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    Which of the following is the Holy Book of Buddhism?

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    Tripitaka, these sacred Buddhist texts comprise the teachings of Buddha, known collectively as Dharma. Tripitaka, these sacred Buddhist texts comprise the teachings of Buddha, known collectively as Dharma.

     

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    Where did Ashoka convened the third Buddhist council ?

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    The Third Buddhist council was convened in about 250 BCE at Asokarama in Pataliputra, supposedly under the patronage of Emperor Ashoka.

     

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    Which of the following is not a sect of Buddhism?

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    The Digambara sect is related to Jainism.

     

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    'Bull' symbolize Which event in Buddhism?

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    Buddha's Birth-    Lotus & Bull 
    The Great Departure (Mahabhinishkramana) -    Horse 
    Enlightment (Nirvana )     - Bodhi Tree 
    First Sermon (Dhammachakraparivartan)    - Wheel
    Death (Parinirvana) -    Stupa

     

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    At Which of the following place Mahavira achieved Parinirvana ?

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    Mahavira died in Pava in 468 BC.

     

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    Where was the first Buddhist council organized?

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    The first Buddhist Council was held soon after the death of the Buddha, dated by the majority of recent scholars around 400 BCE, under the patronage of the king Ajatashatru with the monk Mahakasyapa presiding, at Sattapanni caves Rajgriha (now Rajgir).

     

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    Which of the following is the most ancient dynasty ?

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    Maurya - 322 and 185 BCE.
    Kanv - 75 BCE to 30 BCE
    Kushan - 30 CE to  375 CE
    Gupta - mid-to-late 3rd century CE to 543 CE.

     

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    Devnam Priyadarshi is the other name of ?

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    Mauryan emperor 'Ashoka' has called himself 'Devnam Priyadarshi' in his inscriptions.

     

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    Who defeated Seleucus Nicator?

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    In 305 BC Chandragupta defeated the then Greek ruler Seleucus Nicator. Seleucus Nicator established matrimonial alliance by marring his daughter Helena to Chandragupt Maurya.

     

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