Which one of the following statements about the Shvetambara Sect of Ja

Which one of the following statements about the Shvetambara Sect of Jainism is not correct?

[amp_mcq option1=”It refers to monks, who wear white clothes.” option2=”It refers to monks, who migrated to the south of Vindhyas in 4th century BCE.” option3=”They recognized the existence of canonical texts including the 12 Angas.” option4=”They believed that women can also attain salvation.” correct=”option2″]

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Statement B is incorrect about the Shvetambara sect of Jainism.

The Shvetambara sect, which means ‘white-clad’, refers to Jain monks and nuns who wear white clothes. They largely remained in the northern part of India.

The migration of monks to the south of Vindhyas during a severe famine in the 4th century BCE was led by Bhadrabahu. These monks, who went south, are associated with the Digambara (‘sky-clad’, i.e., naked) sect. The monks who remained in the north under Sthulabhadra constituted the Shvetambara sect. Shvetambaras accept a collection of canonical texts, including the 12 Angas, which Digambaras believe were lost. Shvetambaras also believe that women can attain salvation (moksha), unlike Digambaras who believe one must be reborn as a man first.

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