Q. With reference to the major divisions of Jainism, consider the following differences:
DifferenceDigambara SectShwetambara Sect
I.ClothingSky-clad (Nude)White-clad
II.KevaljnanWomen can achieve Kevaljnan.Women cannot achieve Kevaljnan.
III.Image EyesDowncast eyes, plain, naked figures.Prominent staring eyes, richly decorated.
How many of the above rows are correctly matched?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Pair I: Correct. The notes list the two sects as Digambara (sky-clad) and Shwetambara (white-clad).
- Pair II: Incorrect. The Shwetambaras believe women can attain salvation/Kevaljnan (Kayotsarga posture on images suggests this). The Digambaras believe women must be reborn as men to achieve liberation.
- Pair III: Correct. The notes state Digambara Tirthankaras have “downcast eyes… are plain and always carved as naked figures” and Shwetambara images have “Prominent staring eyes and are richly decorated”.
