Here are exam-style study questions on Antagad Sūtra (Antagad Sutta) to help you prepare. I’ve organized them by type so you can practice quickly.

Short answer questions

• What is the Antagad Sūtra, and in which Jain tradition (Digambara, Śvetāmbara) is it typically found?
• Explain the central aim of the Antagad Sūtra in shaping a Jain practitioner's view of non-violence and karma.
• List the main sections or themes covered in the Antagad Sūtra.
• What is the role of the five-fold path or fivefold virtues (if discussed) in the Antagad Sūtra?
• How does the Antagad Sūtra address the problem of wrong belief (mithyācāra) versus right belief (samyag-darśana)?

Definitions and concepts

• Define madhyama (middle way), anuvyavadhāna (non-grasping), and anupreṣṭha (non-attachment) as they appear in the Antagad Sūtra.
• Explain how the Antagad Sūtra uses examples or parables to convey its teachings.
• What is the stance of the Antagad Sūtra on the nature of the soul (jiva) and karma (kāma, rāga, dveṣa, etc.)?

Comparative questions

• Compare the treatment of non-attachment and non-possessiveness in Antagad Sūtra with one other Jain text you have studied (e.g., Tattvartha, Acharanga).
• Describe one point where Digambara and Śvetāmbara traditions offer different interpretations of a key passage in the Antagad Sūtra. If you don’t recall a specific variant, describe how sect differences generally influence interpretation of sutras.

Content-based questions (themes and teachings)

• What does Antagad Sūtra teach about the nature of truth and the danger of assuming certainty about knowledge?
• How does the text guide a seeker in avoiding interpretive mistakes (vikalpa) when meditating on dharma?
• Identify and explain a few practical ethical instructions the Antagad Sūtra gives for daily conduct.
• Discuss how the Antagad Sūtra uses paradox or anti-climax (antagata) to correct common misperceptions.

Dialogue and structure

• Describe the typical dialogic or narrative structure of the Antagad Sūtra (who speaks, to whom, and for what purpose).
• What kinds of questions or problems are posed in the sūtra, and how are they resolved?

Critical thinking and application

• If you were teaching a class on Antagad Sūtra, what three practice-oriented exercises would you assign to help students internalize its ethics?
• Propose a modern-day scenario (e.g., in professional life or social conduct) and explain how the Antagad Sūtra would guide a Jain practitioner in handling it.

True/False statements (with brief justification)

• The Antagad Sūtra advocates strict dualism between knowledge and belief. (False/True – justify.)
• The text emphasizes renunciation of all worldly duties as the primary path to liberation. (False/True – justify.)
• The Antagad Sūtra uses stories to illustrate the folly of clinging to rigid dogmas. (False/True – justify.)
• According to the sūtra, right belief is more important than right conduct. (False/True – justify.)

Fill-in-the-blank prompts

• The Antagad Sūtra often uses the term __________ to denote the danger of fixed opinions.
• A key aim of the text is to cultivate __________ (non-attachment) in thoughts, words, and deeds.
• The text encourages deliberation over __________ (blind following) in spiritual practice.

Essay prompts (short to medium length)

• Explain how Antagad Sūtra integrates epistemology (how we know) with ethics (how we live), and why this integration matters for Jain practice.
• Discuss the significance of humility and doubt in the Antagad Sūtra. How does doubt function as a spiritual discipline?

Memorization prompts (for quick recall)

• State the implied motto of Antagad Sūtra: “Better to examine than to assume; better to doubt than to affirm without clarity.”
• Name two common misperceptions the sūtra seeks to correct.

Tips for exam preparation

• Focus on the central aim: cultivating right understanding and non-attachment to opinions.
• Be ready to discuss both the general message and specific language or parables you remember from your syllabus.
• If your instructor has highlighted particular chapters or verses, review those sections and practice rephrasing their meaning in your own words.
• Practice explaining how Antagad Sūtra contrasts with other texts in Jain ethics, especially in handling doubt and interpretation.

If you’d like, tell me which exam format you’ll face (short answer, essay, or multiple-choice) and I can tailor a set of questions to that format, with model answers for quick study.