UPSC PYQPrelims 2023

Civil Services Examination · Question 47

"Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects." The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?

  1. Buddhism
  2. Jainism
  3. Shaivism
  4. Vaishnavism
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Answer: (B) Jainism

Explanation

Jainism holds that jiva (soul) exists even in earth, water, fire and air bodies.