The Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by:

With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?

1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment.

2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas.

3. Denial of efficacy of rituals.

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Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?

1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.

2. Every object, even the smallest particle, has a soul.

3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.

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Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?

1. Avanti

2. Gandhara

3. Kosala

4. Magadha

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With reference to the Buddhism, consider the following statements:
$1.$ The concept of Bodhisattva is central to the Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
$2.$ Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.
$3.$ Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Consider the following:

1. Deitification of the Buddha

2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas

3. Image worship and rituals

Which of the above is/are the feature/ features of Mahayana Buddhism?