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History GK · Q205

Jainism And Buddhism

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 205

Q205

The Svetambara Jains were

A.
clad in white
Answer
B.
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.