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History GK · Q180

Jainism And Buddhism

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 180

Q180

The word Jina from which the Jain(ism) has originated stands for

A.
great
B.
detached
C.
non-violence
D.
conqueror (of senses)
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
In Jainism, a word derived from the Sanskrit word jina (victor) and connoting the path of victory in crossing over life's stream of rebirths through an ethical and spiritual life.