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History GK · Q101

Jainism And Buddhism

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 101

Q101

Jainism was divided into two sects - Swetambaras (White-clad) and Digambaras (Sky clad or naked) - During the reign of the

A.
Nandas
B.
Mauryas
Answer
C.
Kusanas
D.
Shungas

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The two sects formed in the 4th century BCE following a migration of Jain monks southward from the Ganges River (or from Ujjain) to Karnataka in response to a serious famine during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya.