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Jainism later developed into which two major sects?

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ADigambara and Shvetambara
BHinayana and Mahayana
CVaishnava and Shaiva
DSthanakavasi and Terapanth only
Correct Answer: Digambara and ShvetambaraYour Answer: A

Explanation

The two major Jain sectarian traditions are Digambara and Shvetambara. Their differences concern monastic clothing, scriptures, the status of women’s liberation and details of Mahavira’s life; Hinayana and Mahayana are Buddhist, while Sthanakavasi and Terapanth are later Shvetambara branches.

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