Colombo Ymba Abhidhamma Exam 2005
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YOUNG MEN’S BUDDHIST ASSOCIATIONCOLOMBO, SRI LANKA2549 Dhamma Examination 2005Grade: Junior Part II Date: 26.06.2005Subject: Abhidhamma Time: 1 hour 30 mins
Questions and Answers
- 1.
The Abhidhamma work composed by Ven. Moggaliputtatissa Thero during King Asoka’s reign was:
- A.
Dhammasangani
- B.
Vibhanga
- C.
Kathavattu
- D.
Patthana
Correct Answer
C. KathavattuExplanation
The Kathavattu is the correct answer. It is one of the seven books of the Abhidhamma Pitaka, which is a collection of Buddhist scriptures. The Kathavattu focuses on philosophical debates and discussions, exploring various viewpoints and arguments. It is believed to have been composed by Ven. Moggaliputtatissa Thero during the reign of King Asoka.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The fine material realm (Rupaloka) comprises of ___ planes.
- A.
8
- B.
10
- C.
11
- D.
16
Correct Answer
D. 16Explanation
This is a common repeat question. Please note if the question is asking for number of planes (which is 16) or number of cittas (15).
Guide Book 1, pg 92 ('Rupavacara or fine material plane, which consists of 16 Brahma Lokas')Rate this question:
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- 3.
The Jhana factors (Jhananga) arising in the first Jhana consciousness are
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
5
- D.
7
Correct Answer
C. 5Explanation
The Jhana factors arising in the first Jhana consciousness are 2, 3, and 7. The number 5 is not a correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 4.
No. of roots in all (Akusala mula kusala mula) are ______ in number.
- A.
4
- B.
6
- C.
8
- D.
12
Correct Answer
B. 6Explanation
The correct answer is 6. In the context of the question, "Akusala mula kusala mula" refers to the roots of unwholesome and wholesome actions in Buddhism. These roots are categorized into six types: greed, hatred, delusion, non-greed, non-hatred, and non-delusion. Therefore, the number of roots in all (Akusala mula kusala mula) is 6 in number.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The number of fetters (sanyojana) eradicated by the Sotapatti Magga citta are
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
5
- D.
7
Correct Answer
B. 3Explanation
Guide to the Study of Theravada Buddhism, Book 1, pg 106. Fetters eradicated are Sakkaya ditthi, Vicikiccha and Silabatta-paramasa.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The total number of cetasikas in all are
- A.
13
- B.
25
- C.
52
- D.
89
Correct Answer
C. 52Explanation
The correct answer is 52 because cetasikas are mental factors or qualities that arise together with the mind. In Buddhism, there are 52 different cetasikas that can arise in the mind, including factors like mindfulness, concentration, compassion, and wisdom. These cetasikas contribute to the overall quality of one's mind and play a crucial role in the development of one's spiritual practice.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The number of sobhana cetasikas are
- A.
13
- B.
19
- C.
25
- D.
59
Correct Answer
C. 25Explanation
The number of sobhana cetasikas is 25.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The number of akusala cetasikas are __ in number.
- A.
7
- B.
12
- C.
14
- D.
20
Correct Answer
C. 14Explanation
There are a total of 14 akusala cetasikas.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Underline the inappropriate term
- A.
Lobha
- B.
Sati
- C.
Saddha
- D.
Metta
Correct Answer
A. LobhaExplanation
Not sure of this question, answer may be either:
Lobha - as it is the only akusala cetasika if we take metta as adosa; OR
Metta - as it is the only non-cetasika
See Guide book 2 pg 119 for the relationship between adosa and mettaRate this question:
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- 10.
The sobhana cetasikas which are common to all sobhana cittas are
- A.
12
- B.
14
- C.
19
- D.
25
Correct Answer
C. 19Explanation
Guide to the Study of Theravada Buddhism, Book 2, pg 132.Rate this question:
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