With reference to the religious practices in India, the "Sthanakvasi" sect belongs to

UPSC CSE Pre. 2018

A. Buddhism
B. Jainism
C. Vaishnavism
D. Shaivism

Answer: Jainism

Option b is the correct answer Sthanakavasi is a modern subsect of the Shvetambara sect of Jainism. It believes that idol worship is not essential in the path of soul purification and attainment of Nirvana/Moksha.

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