About the Topic: Jain Councils played an important role in preserving Jain teachings and scriptures. Practice Jain Council MCQ Questions covering the First and Second Jain Councils, important decisions and historical significance for UPSC preparation.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
The first Jain council was indeed held at Patliputra. It took place in the 3rd century BCE, shortly after the death of Mahavira, the last Tirthankara. During this council, which was presided over by Sthulabhadra, the teachings of Mahavira were compiled into the twelve Angas
The Second Jain council was indeed held at Vallabhi. It was presided over by Devardhi Kshemasarmana in 512 CE. The primary purpose of this council was to complete the final compilation of Jain literature, known as the Twelve Angas and Twelve Upangas.
Ques: 2
The First Jain council was convened during the reign of?
Correct Answer:
(C) Chandragupta Maurya
The First Jain Council was indeed convened during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya. It was held in Pataliputra (modern-day Patna) in 300 BC, after a 12-year famine in the southern region of Bihar.
Ques: 3
Svetambara Agama was finally edited at the Jain council of?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Patliputra
The Svetambara Agama was indeed finally edited at the Jain council of Vallabhi. This council, held in 453 or 466 AD at Vallabhi, was presided over by Shraman Devardhigani and was responsible for writing down the sacred texts (Jain Agamas) that had previously been transmitted orally.
Ques: 4
Consider the following statements regarding the Third Jain Council:
The main objective of this council was to reduce the writings in the sacred texts.
This council was convened by the monks of Svetambara sect of Vallabhi.
Devarddhigani Kshamashramana presided over this council as the chairman.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer:
(D)
All of the above
Ques: 5
In which council, the Jains divided Mahavira’s teachings into twelve Angas?
Correct Answer:
(A) First Council
After the famine was over, the Jains gathered at Pataliputra and held their first council there. In this council, the Jains divided Mahavira’s teachings into twelve Angas. The twelve Angas can be listed as follows:
Samavāyānga
Jnātrdhārmakathāh
Antakrddaaśāh
Vyākhyāprajñapti or Bhagavati sūtra
Sūtrakrtanga
Anuttaraupapātikadaśāh
Upāsakadaśāh
Vipākaśruta
Drstivāda
Ācāranga sutra
Praśnavyākaranani
Sthānānga