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Question

Both Jainism and Buddhism believe that:

  1. Philosophy of Karma and transmigration of soul were correct
  2. Salvation could be possible only after death
  3. Both men and women could attain salvation
  4. Middle course of life was the best one

Answer:

Option C: Both men and women could attain salvation

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both men and women could attain salvation”.

1) Buddhism does not believe in the transmigration of the soul.

2) According to Buddhism, Nirvana is possible during one’s own life through the practice of detachment from worldly desires and ignorance.

3) Both Jainism and Buddhism believe that both men and women can attain salvation.

4) Jainism advises the practice of strict asceticism to attain salvation, which is called Kaivalya.