History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. In which Nakshatra (constellation) Sumtinath Tirthankar was born?

A
Dhanishtha
B
Satbhisha Nakshatra
C
Shravan
D
Magha Nakshtra

Correct Answer

Magha Nakshtra

More Questions on History

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    B)Prophecy
    C)Love
    D)Peace
    Answer: Prophecy
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    B)The Congress accepted their demand that it would not nominate a non-Muslim League Muslim to the Interim Government
    C)The Viceroy had accepted its stand that it would not take steps to rescind the League Council's resolution of July 29
    D)The Muslim League wanted to get a foothold to fight for the cherished goal of Pakistan
    Answer: The Muslim League wanted to get a foothold to fight for the cherished goal of Pakistan
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    B)Only I
    C)Both I and II
    D)Neither I nor II
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  • Q. According to Dadabhai Naoroji ‘Swaraj’ means
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    B)Complete independence
    C)Economic independence
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  • Q. The twenty-third Jaina teacher, Parsva, the immediate predecessor of Mahavira enjoined on his disciples four great vows. To these Mahavira adds which of the followings as the fifth vow?
    A)Non-injury
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    D)Non-attachment
    Answer: Brahmacharya or continence
  • Q. In which year George Washington became the first president of USA
    A)1765
    B)1735
    C)1770
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    C)Both I & II
    D)None of the above
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    B)Vagabhatta
    C)Vidyapati
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  • Q. Who was the author of the Kadambari, a great romantic play?
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    A)Vishnu Sharma
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