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The section which wears white clothes belongs to   (Shwethambara/ Digambara) section of Jainism. 

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In which language the earlier Buddhist literature was written?
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Which were the rituals that needed animal sacrifice during the Vedic period?
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1. The sacred books of the Jainas are known as Siddhanta or Agama.
2. The language of the earliest Jain texts is the Eastern dialect of Pali known as Ardha Magadhi.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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_____ is the 23rd Thrithanakara of Jainism.  
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Name the 'Tripitakas' or the Holy books of Buddhism.
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At which place of Bihar did Buddha pass away?
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Consider the following statements relating to Jain literature-
1. The sacred books of the Jainas are known as Siddhanta or Agama.
2. The language of the earliest Jain texts is the Eastern dialect of Pali known as Ardha Magadhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Jina means _____. 
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Gautama Buddha preached at _____ for the first time. (Sarnath/Lumbini)
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