Colombo Ymba Abhidhamma Exam 2005

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.

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.

There are a total of 14 akusala cetasikas.

The number of sobhana cetasikas is 25.

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')

The Jhana factors arising in the first Jhana consciousness are 2, 3, and 7. The number 5 is not a correct answer.

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 metta

Guide to the Study of Theravada Buddhism, Book 2, pg 132.

Guide to the Study of Theravada Buddhism, Book 1, pg 106. Fetters eradicated are Sakkaya ditthi, Vicikiccha and Silabatta-paramasa.

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.