SAMPLE QUESTIONS

SECTION A
SINGLE ANSWER CORRECT
1. We can enhance our wisdom by

(1) Knowing the world to be real

(2) Getting entangled with worldly attachments
(3) Giving up on sleep
(4) Satisfying hunger fully.

2. Which chapter of Shrimad Gyatadharamkatha Sutra has quotes for the

attainment of the rank of Tirthankar?

(1) 7th (2) 8th (3) 9th (4) 6th

3. Practicing _____ creates ____ bonds.

(1) Mansahaar – Manushya Aayu

(2) Maha-parigraha - Dev Aayu
(3) Maha-arambh - Tiryanch Aayu
(4) Maha-arambh - Nairayik Aayu

4. Fill in the blanks.

There are, in total, ___ reasons for Vedniya Karma Bandh which includes ___
reasons of Saata Vedniya Karma Bandh + ___ reasons of Asaata Vedniya Karma
Bandh.

(1) 24, 12, 12

(2) 22, 10, 12
(3) 22, 12, 10
(4) 22, 11, 11

5. Which of the following is correct regarding Sanlekhna Santhara?

(1) Done without taking permission from family

(2) It brings sadness
(3) Taken by a person who has not completed all the duties & responsibilities
of life
(4) Performed with good/positive thoughts
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6. On a daily basis, Arjunmali used to kill

(1) 7 Men and 1 woman

(2) 1 Men and 7 women
(3) 6 Men and 1 woman
(4) 1 Men and 6 women

7. What is the meaning of ‘Eso Pamchnamokkaro’ in Navkar Mantra?

(1) Navkar Mantra is the foremost

(2) Destroy all sins
(3) Bowing down to these five padas
(4) Amongst all that is auspicious

8. Fill in the blanks respectively:

Karma related Atichaar are of ___ types. There are ___ Aagams. There are ___
types of Paap.

(1) 3, 32, 18
(2) 13, 24, 16
(3) 15, 32, 18
(4) 18, 24, 16

SECTION B
MULTIPLE CORRECT ANSWERS
9. Which of the following flaws are committed during Paushad?

(1) To get our work done from somebody else who is not in Samvar or Paushad
(2) Wearing jewellery before Paushad with the intension to show-off.
(3) To criticize someone
(4) To talk about worldly matters

10. Mark the correct match

(1) Bat - Khechar

(2) Rat - Urparisarp
(3) Snake - Bhujparisarp
(4) Elephant - Sthalchar
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11. Which of the following may lead to Saata Vedniya Karma Bandh?

(1) Demoralising someone

(2) Serving at orphanage and old age homes
(3) Limiting unnecessary use of flowers
(4) Quarrelling with brothers for distribution of property

12. Teindriya have which of the following senses?

(1) Ghranendriya
(2) Rasnendriya
(3) Chakshrindriya
(4) Sparshendriya

13. Mark the correct statements

(1) Gyaan Pratyaniikta involves efforts to prove the gyaan and the gyaani false
with help of false arguments.
(2) Gyaan Visanvaadanta involves efforts to prove the gyaan and the gyaani
false with help of false arguments.
(3) Apkaya are living beings who have fire as their bodies
(4) Teukaya are living beings who have fire as their bodies

14. Mark the type of Dev with its correct number

(1) Parmadharmik Dev – 15

(2) Jyotishi Dev- 12
(3) Lokantik Dev- 9
(4) Anuttar Viman Dev- 9

15. Match the type of Paap (sin) with its correct meaning

(1) Pranaatipaat- Not to follow celibacy

(2) Maithun- To cause hinsa
(3) Kalaha- To create an atmosphere of hatred
(4) Parigraha – To have attachment towards objects
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16. Mark the correct match

(1) Mocking someone who is helpless or weak - Asaata Vedniya Karma Bandh
(2) Dining late at night – Saata Vedniya Karma Bandh
(3) Hiding someone’s favourite thing – Asaata Vedniya Karma Bandh
(4) Beating children who are not doing well with their studies- Saata Vedniya
Karma Bandh

17. Which of the following helps in attainment of the rank Tirthankar?

(1) Believing in and following the right faith

(2) Attachment to family and near ones
(3) Practice of austerities
(4) Disease in body

SECTION C
ASSERTION REASON TYPE QUESTIONS
18. Choose the correct statements.
i) All souls take birth in Manushya Gati maximum number of times (when
compared to other stations)
ii) Celibacy is a principal part of Dharma.
iii) One who has destroyed Ghati Karma is known as Siddha.
iv) Navkar Mantra is also known as Panch Parmeshti Mantra.

(1) All the above statement are true

(2) All the above statement are false
(3) One statement is true
(4) Two statements are true

19. Choose the correct response based on the statements given.

Statement 1: An ascetic observes severe austerities for gaining name and
fame, thus incurring bondage of Dev Aayu.
Statement 2: He is a Baal Tapasvi.

(1) Both statements are True and statement 2 is the correct explaination for
statement 1.
(2) Both statements are True and statement 2 is not the correct explaination
for statement 1.
(3) Statement 1 is True but Statement 2 is False.
(4) Both statements are False.
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20. Choose the correct response based on the statements given.

Statement 1: Dayaa means to do 5 Samayik in 24 hours.
Statement 2: Jaati refers to a community of organisms divided on the basis of
the bodies they possess.

(1) Both statements are True and statement 2 is the correct explaination for
statement 1.
(2) Both statements are True and statement 2 is not the correct explaination
for statement 1.
(3) Statement 1 is True but Statement 2 is False.
(4) Both statements are False.

SECTION D
ACHIEVER’S SECTION
21. Which of the following were the pre-decided conditions of Bhagwan
Mahavir for accepting food?

(1) The person offering food should be a middle class citizen of village
(2) The woman should be in chains but happy while offering food
(3) The woman should have one foot inside house and other one outside the
house
(4) The woman should offer dry lentils

22. Which of the following is included in 12 Dosh of Kaaya?

(1) Haasya
(2) Vimaasan
(3) Nidaan
(4) Aalamban

23. Match the Karmadaan with its correct meaning

(1) Fodee kamme - To use plough, gun powder, or bomb to dig the earth
(2) Jant-peelan kamme – To burn areas for clearing plots
(3) Lakkha-vaanijae – To trade hair
(4) Vana-kamme – To cut woods from forest and to sell
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24. Which of the following statement is correct regarding the 2 types of

Santhara?

(1) A person passes away while meditating in Sagari Santhara

(2) Samadhimaran can be taken twice in one’s life.
(3) Sagari Santhara can be taken for a fixed short period of time.
(4) Samadhimaran is taken to avoid any repent (committing a sin or having bad
thoughts) at the time of death.

25. Which reasons lead to enhancement of wisdom?

(1) Assuming the world to be frivolous and meaningless

(2) Learning from an adept or learned person
(3) Sacrificing the tendencies of the 5 senses
(4) Efforts and enterprise

Q 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Ans. 3 2 4 2 4 3 3 3 1,3,4
Q 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Ans. 1,4 2,3 1,2,4 2,4 1,3 3,4 1,3 1,3 4
Q 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Ans. 1 4 3,4 2,4 1,4 3,4 1,2,3,4