JAIN RELIGION

JAIN RELIGION

Consider the following statements. 1. Vardhaman a Mahavira’s mother was the daughter of Lichchhavi King Chetaka. 2. Gaut

This one is about checking statements. In Jain Religion, the true statements together make 2 and 3. That is what the question wants. Read each statement like a small fact, tick the ones you know are true, and you will reach the same set.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2003] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Jain Religion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below. List-I (Tirthankara) (a) Adinatha (b

For this matching question, take it pair by pair. In Jain Religion, the pairs match as in code 1 4 3 2. That is the full answer. If you learn each pair as a small line, the code comes by itself. No need to memorise numbers. Just remember the pairs and you are done.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2017] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Jain Religion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Consider the following statements. 1. TheIkshvakurulersofSouthern India were antagonistic towards Buddhism. 2. The Pala

For this statement question, read slowly. In Jain Religion, the statements that hold true together are Only 2. That is the answer. If you check each statement one by one in your mind, you will see why this set feels right. Take your time and do not rush it.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2006] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Jain Religion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jaina Doctrine? 1. The surest way of annihilating karma is to pra

Here is how I remember it. which of the following statements is/are applicable = 1, 2 and 3. That is it. In Jain Religion, this pair is famous. I tell students to learn it as one line, not as a big theory. If you do that, this question takes only a few seconds.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2013] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Jain Religion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Mahamastakabhisheka, a great religious event, is associated with and done for who of the following?

Here is a quick way to remember. When you see Mahamastakabhisheka, a great religious event, is associated, think Bahubali. In Jain Religion, these two go together like a name and its meaning. You do not need to learn a paragraph. Just this one connection is enough for the exam.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2009] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Jain Religion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Who built ‘Gommateshwara’ statue at Sravanabelagola?

In simple words, who built ‘Gommateshwara’ statue at Sravanabelagola means Chamundraya. In Jain Religion, this is one of those facts you just remember once and it stays. Think of who built ‘Gommateshwara’ statue at Sravanabelagola and Chamundraya together. Once you see the link, you will not need to think twice in the exam.

Ref: [UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2009 Assam PSC (Pre) 2017] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Jain Religion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Which one of the following statements is not correct?

Do not rush 'not' questions. This one wants the one that is different, and in Jain Religion that is The statue of Gomateshwara at Sravanabelagola represents the.... The statue of Gomateshwara at Sravanabelagola represents the... has its own story that sets it apart. If you spot that story, you will pick it without confusion.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2002] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Jain Religion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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The famous pilgrimage of Buddhists as well as of Jains in Uttar Pradesh is at

The main idea is really simple. In Jain Religion, the famous pilgrimage of Buddhists as well is always linked with Kaushambi. That is the point the question is checking. Once you know this link, you will feel confident. It is one of those questions that rewards simple revision.

Ref: [UP UDA/LDA (Mains) 2010 RAS/RTS (Pre) 2007] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Jain Religion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Which one of the following is not true about the Barabar hill caves?

Do not rush 'not' questions. This one wants the one that is different, and in Jain Religion that is These inscriptions date back to 6th century B.C.. These inscriptions date back to 6th century B.C. has its own story that sets it apart. If you spot that story, you will pick it without confusion.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2017] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Jain Religion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Who used the caves of Barabar as their shelter-house?

This one is a favourite in exams. In Jain Religion, whenever you see who used the caves of Barabar as, the answer is Ajivikas. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [40th BPSC (Pre) 1995] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Jain Religion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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The sect which believed in abiding nature of destiny.

You can think of it as a small story. In Jain Religion, the sect which believed in abiding nature happened with Ajivikas. That is why Ajivikas is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

Ref: [RAS/RTS (Pre) (Re. Exam) 2013] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Jain Religion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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Who among these rendered that ‘Fate assigns everything, human is incapable’?

In Jain Religion, there is a simple fact that answers this. Who among these rendered that ‘Fate assigns is Aajivakas. That is all the question wants. Many students get it right because they have heard this line before. Now you have heard it too, so it will stay with you.

Ref: [Kerala PSC (Pre) 2017 UPPCS (Pre) 2006] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Jain Religion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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