Consider the following statements regarding divisions in Jainism:

1. Digambaras wore white robes as they believed that nudity brings disrepute.

2. Svetambaras practiced complete renunciation of all possessions including their clothes.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is D Neither 1 nor 2
Digambaras (skyclad) completely renounced all possessions including clothes.

Svetambaras (white-clad) wore white robes. The answer can be derived from the etymology - "Shveta / Shweta" means "White" and "Ambara" means "Clothing" in Sanskrit.

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