Topic Jainism
Asked 12 times across 4 UPSC exams over 12 years (2014–2026), peaking in 2021.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 5 of 12 PYQs
- First appeared in CDS 2014 — 3 years before CSE 2017 (allied exams preview CSE)
- Most asked in 2021
- Recurs across 8 years (2014–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2014 → CSE 2017 → CAPF 2018 → CISF 2021
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (11 of 12) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2026
Among the four main forms of existence of life recognized in Jainism, which one of the following is not included?
- A Deva (gods)
- B Yaksha (demi-gods) ✓
- C Manushya (humans)
- D Tiryancha (animals and plants)
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Art & Culture › Religion & Philosophy
CDS2025
Which of the following is one of the 'three gems' (triratna) of Jainism ?
- A Brahmacharya
- B Samyag-darshana ✓
- C Sunrita
- D Asteya
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Art & Culture › Religion & Philosophy
CSE2023
'Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects.' The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?
- A Buddhism
- B Jainism ✓
- C Shaivism
- D Vaishnavism
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Ancient India
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