2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Buddhism and Jainism (Art and Culture). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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The statue of Gomateshwara, also known as Bahubali, at ShravanaBelagola in Karnataka represents Bahubali, the son of the first Tirthankara Rishabhanatha, not the last Tirthankara Mahavira. This monolithic statue, approximately 57 feet tall was commissioned by the Ganga dynasty minister and commander Chavundaraya.
Pavarana is a significant Buddhist ceremony observed at the end of Vassa, the three-month rainy season retreat for monks. During this retreat monks stay in a fixed monastery and refrain from extensive travel to avoid harming small creatures that emerge during the rains. On the full moon day of Ashvin (September-October) the Pavarana ceremony is held which marks the conclusion of Vassa. It serves as a day of confession when monks publicly acknowledge any offenses or mistakes they may have committed during their stay. It allows fellow monks to offer constructive criticism, fostering discipline and humility within the Sangha. It is an essential aspect of Vinaya (monastic discipline) which reinforces ethical behavior.
| Q | UPSC year | Correct answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2002 | (a) The statue of Gomateshwara at ShravanaBelagola represents the last Tirthankara of Jains. |
| 2 | 2002 | (b) Confession by monks of their offenses committed during their stay in the monasteries during the rainy season |
This page covers 2 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Buddhism and Jainism (Art and Culture), asked from 1996 to 2024. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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Questions on Buddhism and Jainism (Art and Culture) are available for 20 years, from 1996 to 2024. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
