Colombo Ymba Abhidhamma Exam 2006

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    The Abhidhamma Pitaka consists of _______ main Prakaranas (books)

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    The total number of mental factors (cetasika) taught in Abhidhamma are __ in number.

    • 50

    • 52

    • 89

    • 121

    Correct Answer
    A. 52
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 52. According to Abhidhamma teachings, there are a total of 52 mental factors (cetasika). These mental factors are considered to be inseparable from consciousness and play a crucial role in shaping our thoughts, emotions, and actions. They include factors such as feeling, perception, intention, mindfulness, and many others. Understanding and recognizing these mental factors is important in gaining insight into the workings of the mind and developing a deeper understanding of human consciousness.

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    Out of the Total cetasikas _______ are grouped as ethically variable factors (Aññasamana).

    • 7

    • 13

    • 14

    • 25

    Correct Answer
    A. 13
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    The beautiful mental factors do not accommodate

    • Alobha

    • Adosa

    • Cetana

    • Karuna

    Correct Answer
    A. Cetana
    Explanation
    The beautiful mental factors do not accommodate alobha, adosa, or karuna. However, they do accommodate cetana.

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    The number of Ultimate Realities discussed in Abhidhamma are

    • 2

    • 4

    • 8

    • 16

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 4 because Abhidhamma, which is a Buddhist philosophical and psychological analysis of human experience, discusses four Ultimate Realities. These Ultimate Realities are classified as citta (consciousness), cetasika (mental factors), rupa (materiality), and nibbana (the unconditioned). Each of these realities is analyzed in detail to understand the nature of existence and the workings of the mind.

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    Number of beautiful mental factors (sobhana cetasika) are ____ in number.

    • 7

    • 13

    • 19

    • 25

    Correct Answer
    A. 25
    Explanation
    The number of beautiful mental factors (sobhana cetasika) is 25.

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    The number of immoral consciousness based on illusion (Moha) are ____ in number.

    • 2

    • 4

    • 8

    • 18

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
    Explanation
    The number of immoral consciousness based on illusion (Moha) is 2. This means that there are only two types of consciousness that are considered immoral and are based on illusion.

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    The objects of the consciousness are ____ fold.

    • Two

    • Four

    • Six

    • Eight

    Correct Answer
    A. Six
    Explanation
    eye, ears, nose, tongue, body, mind - sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, mind.

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    The occasionals (pakinnaka cetasikas) are ___ in number.

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    • 6

    • 14

    • 20

    Correct Answer
    A. 6
    Explanation
    The occasionals (pakinnaka cetasikas) are 6 in number. This means that there are six types of occasional mental factors that arise in the mind. These mental factors are not constantly present, but rather arise occasionally depending on specific conditions or circumstances. The number 6 represents the variety and diversity of these occasional mental factors, each serving a different purpose or function in the mind.

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    Unwholesome mental factors common to all immoral (Akusala) consciousness are ___ in number. 

    • 2

    • 4

    • 8

    • 10

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    The unwholesome mental factors that are common to all immoral consciousness are four in number.

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    The Jhannas in the fine material wholesome consciousness are ……………. in number. These are capable of giving birth in the ……………. Brahma worlds.

    Correct Answer
    five, sixteen
    5, 16
    5, 16
    Explanation
    Guide Book 1, pg 92

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  • 12. 

    The two groups of Lokuttara cittas are known as magga citta and ………………. citta or ……………….. consciousness and ………………….. consciousness.

    Correct Answer
    phala, path, fruit
    Explanation
    The two groups of Lokuttara cittas are known as magga citta and phala citta or path consciousness and fruit consciousness.

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    Buddha delivered the Abhidhamma Desana in ………………………….. heaven for the benefit of ……………………… deva and several thousands of other heavenly beings during the …………… vassana period.

    Correct Answer
    Tavatimsa, Mahamaya, seventh
    Tavatimsa Mahamaya seventh
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    Sense sphere beautiful wholesome consciousness are ……………………. In number while their resultant consciousness are ……………… in number.

    Correct Answer
    8, 8
    eight, eight

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