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Prelims 2018 · Ancient History · Question 71

With reference to the religious practices in India, the "Sthanakvasi" sect belongs to

  1. Buddhism
  2. Jainism
  3. Vaishnavism
  4. Shaivism

Answer

Jainism

  • (a) Buddhism: Incorrect. Sthanakvasi is not a Buddhist sect.
  • (b) Jainism: Correct. Sthanakvasi is a sect of Shvetambara Jainism, known for non-idolatrous worship and emphasis on meditation/prayer halls (sthanaks).
  • (c) Vaishnavism: Incorrect. Vaishnavism is a Hindu tradition centered on Vishnu and has no link with the Sthanakvasi sect.
  • (d) Shaivism: Incorrect. Shaivism is a Hindu tradition centered on Shiva; Sthanakvasi does not belong to it.
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