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UPSC History Religious Movement - Jainism, Bhudhism, Bhagavatism and Brahmanism Question Bank Religious Movements: Buddhism, Jainism, etc

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    Which of the following principles was added to Jainism by Mahavira?

    A)  Satya             

    B)  Ahimsa

    C)  Brahmacharya    

    D)        Aparigraha                   

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Mahavira added Brahmacharya (Celibacy) to the Chaturyama system established by the twenty-third Tirthankara Parshvanath. Thus, he based it on five principles-Ahmsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya and Aparigraha. Rest three options are associated with Buddhism.


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