Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Sthulabhadra led the followers of digambaras.
2.Bhadrabahu led the followers of svetambaras.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: About 500 years after Mahavira’s death, in about 79 or 82 CE, a schism occurred in Jainism.

  • Magadha was affected by severe famine and some of the Jaina monks under Bhadrabahu went south to maintain their strict discipline.
  • They remained without garments and were known as Digambaras (space-clad or naked).
  • Others stayed back under the leadership of Sthulabhadra and adopted a white garment and were known as Svetambaras (white-clad).

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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