Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 1993 GS-I
Question

Basic theme of Jain religion is?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Non-violence

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Non-violence”.
Non-violence is the central principle of Jainism, influencing all aspects of life, including thoughts, actions, and speech.

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