About the Topic: Patron Kings of Jainism covers the rulers who supported the spread of Jainism in Ancient India, their contributions and historical significance. Practice MCQ Questions with answers and detailed explanations for UPSC and State PCS examinations.
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
List-I (Acharya) List-II (Doctrine)
Lakulisa 1. Ajivaka
Nagarjuna 2. Sunyavada
Bhadrabahu 3. Pasupat
Gosala 4. Jain
Codes:
A B C D
Correct Answer:
(B) 3 2 4 1
The correctly matched list is as follows -
List-I List-II
(Acharya) (Doctrine)
Lakulisa Pasupat
Nagarjuna Sunyavada
Bhadrabahu Jain
Gosala Ajivaka
Ques: 2
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-I List-II
Ballabhacharya 1. Dwaitvad
Ramanuj 2. Pushtimarg
Madhvacharya 3. Vishistadwait
Shankar 4. Adwaitavad
Codes:
A B C D
Correct Answer:
(C) 2 3 1 4
The correctly matched list is as follows -
List-I List-II
Ballabhacharya Pushtimarg
Ramanuj Vishistadwait
Madhvacharya Dwaitvad
Shankar Adwaitavad
Ques: 3
Who was the founder of Visistadvaita Siddhanta?
Correct Answer:
(A) Ramanujacharya
Visistadvaita is one of the main branches of Vedanta. It is a Sanskrit term which means "non-dualism with differentiation". Vaishnavite Saint Ramanujacharya (C.1017- 1137) is widely credited with spreading the philosophy of Vishishtadvaitavad.
Ques: 4
Consider the following kings:
1. Chandragupta Maurya
2. Kharvela
3. Amoghavarsha
4. Siddharaja
How many among them was/were patrons of Jainism?
Correct Answer:
(D)
All four
Chandragupta Maurya was its devout patron.
King Kharavela of Kalinga professed Jainism.
Amoghavarsha became a Jaina monk in the latter part of his life.
Chalukya king Siddharaja (1094–1143), also known as Jaya-simha, the popular hero of the Gujarat legend and the ruler of Anhilwara, and his successor Kumarapala were great patrons of the Jainism.
Ques: 5
Which of the following was not a patron of Jainism?
Correct Answer:
(C) Kanishka
Kanishka, the great Kushan emperor, was primarily a patron of Buddhism, not Jainism. While he was a major supporter of the religion and even convened the Fourth Buddhist Council, there is no significant historical evidence to suggest that he actively promoted or supported Jainism.