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With reference to ancient Jainism, which one of the following statements is correct?

(a)

Jainism was spread in South India under the leadership of Sthalabahu

(b)

The Jainas who remained under the leadership of Bhadrabahu were called Shvetambaras after the Council held at Pataliputra

(c)

Jainism enjoyed the patronage of the Kalinga king Kharavela in the first century BC

(d)

In the initial stage of Jainism, the Jainas worshipped images unlike Buddhists

Correct Answer

(c)

Explanation

King Kharavela of Kalinga actively promoted Jainism in the 1st century BC, significantly influencing its spread and practices. Thus, option (c) is correct.

Microtheme: Buddhism and Jainism —
4 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

  1. [2026] Consider the following statements:
    I. Pali texts contain the first definite references to coins, e.g., kahapana, nikkha, kamsa, and kakanika.
    II. The literary evidence from Pali texts is corroborated by archaeological evidence of punch-marked coins from many sites, most of them made of silver.
    The above statements have been associated with which of the following?
    1. Emergence of urban life
    2. Transition to money economy
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    • (a) 1 only
    • (b) 2 only
    • (c) Both 1 and 2
    • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
    Correct Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
  2. [2022] With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs :
    Historical person Known as
    1. Aryadeva — Jaina scholar
    2. Dignaga — Buddhist scholar
    3. Nathamuni — Vaishnava scholar
    How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?

    • (a) None of the pairs
    • (b) Only one pair
    • (c) Only two pairs
    • (d) All three pairs
    Correct Answer: (B) Only one pair
  3. [2012] With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?
    1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment
    2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas
    3. Denial of efficacy of rituals
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    • (a) 1 only
    • (b) 2 and 3 only
    • (c) 1 and 3 only
    • (d) 1, 2 and 3
    Correct Answer: (B) 2 and 3 only
  4. [2004] With reference to ancient Jainism, which one of the following statements is correct?

    • (a) Jainism was spread in South India under the leadership of Sthalabahu
    • (b) The Jainas who remained under the leadership of Bhadrabahu were called Shvetambaras after the Council held at Pataliputra
    • (c) Jainism enjoyed the patronage of the Kalinga king Kharavela in the first century BC
    • (d) In the initial stage of Jainism, the Jainas worshipped images unlike Buddhists
    Correct Answer: (C) Jainism enjoyed the patronage of the Kalinga king Kharavela in the first century BC