Q. The famous “sallekhana practice” is related to which of the following?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Jainism spread to Tamil Nadu from about the third century CE. Jaina rock shelters are found in large numbers around Madurai and other places.
The mention of death of Kopperuncholan by fasting in chol Purananuru is considered by some to be similar to Jaina practice of sallekhana.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT
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