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Prelims 2026 · Art and Culture · Question 5

Among the four main forms of existence of life recognized in Jainism, which one of the following is not included ?

  1. Deva (gods)
  2. Yaksha (demi-gods)
  3. Manushya (humans)
  4. Tiryancha (animals and plants)

Answer

Yaksha (demi-gods)

Jainism recognizes four principal gatis/forms of existence: deva, manushya, tiryancha, and naraki. Yaksha is not one of these four.

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