MCQ on Jainism UPSC : Prelims Booster

These Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)  derived from NCERT Books, Ministry of Culture, UPSC Prelims previous year papers, etc. MCQs on Jainism are conceptual as well as factual. 

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MCQs on Jainism



1. Consider the following statements regarding Jainism: 

  1. 1. Mahavira was the founder of Jainism. 

  1. 2. There were 23 Tirthankaras. 

Which of the above statements is/are correct? 

(a) 1 only 

(b) 2 only 

(c) 1 and 2 only 

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 

  

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 

Explanation:

  • Jainism does not have a single founder, instead believes that the truth comes to the world in difficult and different times by a teacher who shows the way or a Tirthankara.  
  • It is commonly mistaken that Mahavira was the founder of Jainism, instead he was the last and 24th tirthankara. (Hence Statement 1 and 2 are not correct) 

 

 

2. With reference to Jainism, which of the following statements is/are correct? 

  

  1. 1. The word ‘Jain’ derived from Jina/Jaina. 

  1. 2. Jaina means ultimate knowledge. 

Select the correct answer using code given below: 

 

(a) 1 only 

(b) 2 only 

(c) 1 and 2 only 

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 

 

(a) 1 only 

The word ‘Jain’ is derived from jina or jaina which means the ‘Conqueror’. (Hence Statement 1 is correcrt and Statement 2 is not correct) 

 

3. Consider the following pairs: 

Tirthankaras                                       Place of Birth 

Rishabhdev                                            Kushinagar 

Parsvanath                                             Varanasi 

Mahavira                                                 Vaisaili 

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? 


(a) 1 and 2 only 

(b) 2 and 3 only 

(c) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1, 2 and 3 

 

(b) 2 and 3 only 

 

4. Which one of the following is not under the three Jewels of the Jainism? 


(a) Right Speech 

(b) Right Faith 

(c) Right Knowledge 

(d) Right Action  

 

(a) Right Speech 

 

5. In the context of spread of Jainism, which of the following statements is/are correct?  

  1. 1. White-clad spread in North India. 

  1. 2. Sky-clad spread in South India. 

Select the correct answer using code given below: 

 

(a) 1 only 

(b) 2 only 

(c) 1 and 2 only 

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 

 

(c) 1 and 2 only 

Explanation: 

After Bhadrabahu returned with his follower from South India to North India, Jainism spilt into two sects: 

1. SWETAMBARAS: White-clad; Northerners. (Statement 1 is correct) 

2. DIGAMBARAS: Sky-clad (naked); Southerners. (Statement 2 is correct) 

 

6. Consider  the following  pairs: 

Jain Council                                   Location 

First (300 B.C.)                               Patliputra 

Second (512 A. D.)                         Vallabhi        

Third (512 B.C.)                              Varanasi 

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? 

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(a) 1 and 2 only 

(b) 2 and 3 only 

(c) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1, 2 and 3 

 

(a) 1 and 2 only 

 

7. With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were different to both Buddhism and Jainism?  

  1. 1. Jainism recognised the existence of god while Buddhism did not. 

  1. 2. Jainism does not condemn the varna system while Buddhism does. 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below: 


(a) 1 only 

(b) 2 only 

(c) 1 and 2 only 

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 


(c) 1 and 2 only 



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8. With reference to the Jain architecture, consider the following pairs:  

Jain Architecture                                               Location 

Hathi Gumpha Cave                                          Odisha 

Gometeshwara/Bahubali Statue                    Karnataka 

Dilwara Temple                                                 Rajasthan 

Muktagiri Temple                                             Maharashtra 

 

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? 

 

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only 

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only 

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only 

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 

 

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 

 

9. Which of the following is not among the 24 tirthankaras in Jainism? 

(a) Abhinandana 

(b) Shanti 

(c) Ananda 

(d) Parshva 

 

(c) Ananda 

 

10. Consider the following statements about Jainism– 

1. Digambaras believed that even women can become Tirthankara. 

2. Svetambara monks used a brush to remove insects from their path. 

Which of the above statements is/are correct? 

(a) Only 1 

(b) Only 2 

(c) Both 1 and 2 

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

(b) Only 2 

 

11. Consider the following principles: 

(i) Ahimsa 

(ii) Satya 

(iii) Asteya 

(iv) Aparigraha 

(v) Brahmacharya 

Which of the above are followed under Jainism? 


(a) (i), (ii) and (iii) 

(b) (i) and (ii) 

(c) (i), (iii) and (iv) 

(d) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) 

 

(d) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) 


 

UPSC Previous Years Prelims Questions-Answer on Jainism: 


Q. With reference to the religious practices in India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs to (2018) 

(a) Buddhism 

(b) Jainism 

(c) Vaishnavism 

(d) Shaivism 

 

(b) Jainism 

Sthanakavasi: They believe in praying to Saints rather than to an 

idol in a temple. The saints wear a muhapatti near their mouth to 

cover it. 

 

Q. With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: (2017) 

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 

 

(b) 2 only 

 

Q. With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism? (2012) 

(i) Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment. 

(ii) Indifference to the authority of the Vedas. 

(iii) Denial of efficacy of rituals. 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below: 

(a) Only (i) 

(b) (ii) and (iii) 

(c) (i) and (iii) 

(d) (i), (ii) and (iii) 

 

(b) (ii) and (iii) 

 

Additional Read : Buddhism in India

 

Q. Anekantavada is a core theory and philosophy of which one of the following? (2009) 

(a) Buddhism 

(b) Jainism 

(c) Sikhism 

(d) Vaishnavism 

 

(b) Jainism 

Anekantavada is the fundamental doctrine of Jainism emphasises that the 

ultimate truth and reality is complex and has multiple-aspects. 

 



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  1. Why buddhism is famous than jainism

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    1. Become Buddhism is easy to adopt than Jainism as Jainism against non violence in any kind including defence. So many agriculturists denies Jainism.

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