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History GK · Q125

Jainism And Buddhism

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 125

Q125

Which one of the following is not a sect of Buddhism?

A.
Mahayana
B.
Hinayana
C.
Digambar
Answer
D.
Theravad

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Digambara ("sky-clad") is one of the two major schools of Jainism, the other being Svetambara (white-clad). The word Digambara (Sanskrit) is a combination of two words: dig (directions) and ambara (sky), referring to those whose garments are of the element that fills the four quarters of space. Mahayana, Hinayana, Theravad are the parts of Buddhism.