Question

What were some of the reasons that led to the spread of Jainism?

• A. Rich businessmen mainly supported Jainism.
• B. Mahavira's teachings were in Prakrit.
• C. The ideas proposed by Mahavira were simple.
• D. Jainism was a religion that catered to the princely population.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B Mahavira's teachings were in Prakrit.
C The ideas proposed by Mahavira were simple.

Traders mainly supported Jainism. Mahavira's teachings were in Prakrit. The doctrine propounded by him was simple. Ordinary people could understand the teachings of Mahavira.