Q205
The Svetambara Jains were
A.
clad in white
AnswerB.
clad in black
C.
clad in red
D.
saffron clad
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Svetambara is made from two Sanskrit words – Svet meaning white & Ambara meaning clothes. So, Svetambara monks are generally clad in a white attire. They believe white represents simplicity which is a must to attain liberation.