Correct Answer: (B) Women cannot attain moksha directly
Notes: The traditional Digambara belief is that women cannot attain moksha directly in their present form. According to this view, they must first be reborn as men before achieving final liberation. This differs from the belief of the Svetambara sect.

Correct Answer: (C) Derasar
Notes: A Derasar is a Jain temple where devotees offer prayers, meditate, and perform religious rituals. These temples are known for their beautiful architecture and contain images of the Tirthankaras, who are revered spiritual teachers in Jainism.

Correct Answer: (C) Swastika
Notes: The Swastika is an important Jain symbol. It represents the four states of existence—heavenly beings, human beings, animals/plants, and hellish beings. It reminds followers that liberation can be achieved by escaping the cycle of rebirth.

Correct Answer: (B) Dualism
Notes: Jain philosophy is based on Dualism, which divides reality into Jiva (soul) and Ajiva (non-living matter). The interaction between these two explains karma, rebirth, and the soul’s journey toward liberation.

Correct Answer: (C) Aparigraha
Notes: Aparigraha means non-possession or non-attachment. It encourages people to limit their desires and avoid greed. According to Jainism, attachment to material things creates karma and prevents the soul from achieving moksha.

Correct Answer: (C) Peacock feather broom
Notes: Jain monks carry a peacock feather broom (Rajoharan) to gently remove insects from their path. This practice reflects the Jain commitment to Ahimsa (non-violence) and the protection of even the smallest forms of life.

Correct Answer: (B) Strict vegetarian diet
Notes: Jains follow a strict vegetarian diet and avoid foods that involve harm to living beings. Many Jains also avoid root vegetables such as onions, potatoes, and garlic because uprooting them may destroy small organisms living in the soil.

Correct Answer: (C) Western India
Notes: Jainism became especially influential in Western India, particularly in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Many famous Jain temples, pilgrimage centers, and merchant communities developed in this region, helping preserve and promote Jain traditions.

Correct Answer: (C) Angas
Notes: The traditional Jain scriptures are divided into Angas, which contain the teachings and doctrines of Jainism. These texts form an important part of Jain religious literature and help preserve the teachings of Mahavira and earlier Tirthankaras.

Correct Answer: (C) Sthulabhadra
Notes: Sthulabhadra is traditionally associated with the First Jain Council, where efforts were made to collect and preserve Jain teachings. The council played an important role in maintaining the religious texts and traditions of Jainism.

Correct Answer: (D) Lion
Notes: The lion is the symbol of Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism. It represents courage, strength, fearlessness, and spiritual authority. This symbol is commonly used in Jain art and religious iconography.