Q. Consider the following statements regarding Jainism:
1.It is an egalitarian religion.
2.Women Jains can attain salvation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Jainism is an egalitarian religion. It does not sanction any inequality based on birth.
- It is one’s deeds that determine one’s status in society and not birth.
- Jainism believes that “by one’s action one becomes a Brahmin, a Kshatriya, or a Vaishya, or a Sudra.”
- Pride based on birth is considered a sin.
- Women were admitted into the monastic order. However, as a woman one cannot attain salvation.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT
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