Class 9 Jainism and Buddhism Mock Test (ICSE)

Topics in Jainism and Buddhism

• Sources: Angas, Tripitakas and Jatakas
• Causes of the rise of new religions in the 6th century BC
• Doctrines of Jainism
• Doctrines of Buddhism

Jainism and Buddhism practice questions with answers

1. Q1Multiple choice·1 mark
   According to Jain doctrines, the universe is classified into two eternal categories, namely living beings and non-living substances, which are known respectively as:

   1. (a)Karma and Moksha
   2. (b)Jiva and Ajiva
   3. (c)Nirvana and Samsara
   4. (d)Purusha and Prakriti
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   1. Correct option: (b) Jiva and Ajiva+1

   Answer: (b)
2. Q2Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which of the following was a primary social cause for the rise of new religions in the 6th century BC?

   1. (a)Royal patronage from kings such as Bimbisara of Magadha
   2. (b)Spread of iron ploughs and farming in the Ganga valley
   3. (c)Rigidity of the caste system and supremacy of Brahmins
   4. (d)Costly animal sacrifices that killed valuable cattle
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   1. Correct option: (c) Rigidity of the caste system and supremacy of Brahmins. The other options are political (royal patronage) or economic (iron-plough farming, loss of cattle in sacrifices) causes.+1

   Answer: (c)
3. Q3Multiple choice·1 mark
   According to Buddhist doctrines, the ultimate state of freedom from the cycle of rebirth and suffering is known as:

   1. (a)Ahimsa
   2. (b)Karma
   3. (c)Nirvana
   4. (d)Yajna
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   1. Correct option: (c)+1

   Answer: (c)
4. Q4Multiple choice·1 mark
   The sacred religious literature containing the discourses and teachings of Lord Buddha is called the:

   1. (a)Tripitakas
   2. (b)Angas
   3. (c)Puranas
   4. (d)Upanishads
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   1. Correct option: (a)+1

   Answer: (a)
5. Q5Long answer·4 marks
   With reference to the doctrines of Jainism, answer the following: (a) State the components and significance of the Three Jewels (Triratna). (b) Explain any two vows prescribed for the followers of Jainism.
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   1. (a) First jewel: Right Faith (Samyak Darshana).+0.5
   2. (a) Second jewel: Right Knowledge (Samyak Jnana).+0.5
   3. (a) Third jewel: Right Conduct (Samyak Charitra).+0.5
   4. (a) Significance: following the three together frees the soul from the cycle of birth and death (moksha).+0.5
   5. (b) First vow, named and explained, any one of: Ahimsa (non-violence, not injuring any living being); Satya (always speaking the truth); Asteya (not stealing); Aparigraha (not possessing property or not being attached to things); Brahmacharya (celibacy or chastity); or any other valid Jain vow.+1
   6. (b) Second vow, a different one from the same list, named and explained.+1

   Answer: (a) Right Faith, Right Knowledge and Right Conduct; together they free the soul from rebirth (moksha). (b) Any two of: Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing), Aparigraha (non-possession), Brahmacharya (celibacy), each explained.
6. Q6Long answer·4 marks
   Explain the core doctrines of Jainism by answering the following questions: (a) State the five vows (Mahavratas) prescribed for followers of Jainism. (b) Briefly explain the concept of the 'Triratna' (Three Jewels) in Jainism.
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   1. (a) Ahimsa: non-violence, not injuring any living being.+0.5
   2. (a) Satya: truthfulness.+0.5
   3. (a) Asteya: not stealing.+0.5
   4. (a) Aparigraha: non-possession of property, non-attachment.+0.5
   5. (a) Brahmacharya: celibacy or chastity.+0.5
   6. (b) Right Faith (Samyak Darshana): firm belief in the teachings of the Tirthankaras.+0.5
   7. (b) Right Knowledge (Samyak Jnana): true understanding of those teachings.+0.5
   8. (b) Right Conduct (Samyak Charitra): living by the five vows; the three together free the soul from the cycle of rebirth.+0.5

   Answer: (a) Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing), Aparigraha (non-possession), Brahmacharya (celibacy). (b) The Triratna are Right Faith, Right Knowledge and Right Conduct; following them together frees the soul from rebirth (moksha).

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