UPSC Prelims · 1991 · GS Paper I · Q9
It is said that of the five doctrines taught by Jainism four were taken over by Mahavira from previous teachers and only one was added by him. Which one of the following was the doctrine added by him ?
- (A)Do not commit violence
- (B)Observe continence
- (C)Do not acquire property
- (D)Do not speak a lie
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Answer: (B) Observe continence
- Subject
- History
- Chapter
- Jainism, Buddhism & Heterodox Sects
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