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Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2004 GS-I
Question

The doctrine of three jewels Right belief, Right conduct and Right knowledge, is the crowning glory of:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Jainism

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Jainism”.
The three guiding principles of Jainism known as the 'three jewels' are right belief, right knowledge and right conduct.

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