Indian Culture & Heritage·Prelims Questions

Jain Sects — Prelims Questions

Constitution VerifiedUPSC Verified
Version 1Updated 7 Mar 2026
Q1medium

With reference to the Jain sects, consider the following statements: 1. Digambara monks practice complete nudity, while Svetambara monks wear white clothes. 2. Svetambaras believe that women can attain moksha, whereas Digambaras do not. 3. The Kalpa Sutra is a canonical text accepted by the Digambara sect. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q2easy

The Sthanakavasi and Terapanthi are sub-sects primarily associated with which major Jain tradition?

Q3easy

Which of the following events is considered the primary catalyst for the major schism in Jainism, leading to the formation of Digambara and Svetambara sects?

Q4medium

Consider the following statements regarding the differences in idol worship between Jain sects: 1. Digambara idols of Tirthankaras are typically unadorned and nude. 2. Svetambara idols are often adorned with clothes, jewels, and glass eyes. 3. Sthanakavasi sub-sect, a part of Svetambara, also practices elaborate idol worship. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5medium

Consider the following pairs: 1. Digambara : South India 2. Svetambara : Gujarat and Rajasthan 3. Sthanakavasi : Idol worship Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Featured
🎯PREP MANAGER
Your 6-Month Blueprint, Updated Nightly
AI analyses your progress every night. Wake up to a smarter plan. Every. Single. Day.
Ad Space
🎯PREP MANAGER
Your 6-Month Blueprint, Updated Nightly
AI analyses your progress every night. Wake up to a smarter plan. Every. Single. Day.