Paper 1 · Higher Education
Consider the following statements in the context of the Jain system. Choose the correct answer.
- Statement I: Digambaras, literally 'sky-clad', emphasise nudity as the absolute prerequisite to attain salvation.
- Statement II: Shvetambaras, literally 'white-clad', assert that complete nudity is not important for salvation.
ABoth statements I and II are true ✓ Correct
BOnly statement I is true
COnly statement II is true
DNeither statement I nor statement II is true
Correct answer: (A) Both statements I and II are true — Both statements are true, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Both statements are true, so that is the answer.
★Digambaras do emphasise nudity as needed for salvation.
★So statement one is true.
★Shvetambaras do hold that complete nudity is not important for salvation.
★So statement two is also true.
★Since both hold, both statements are true.
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