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UPSC 2023: “Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects.” The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?
(a)Buddhism
(b)Jainism
(c)Shaivism
(d)Vaishnavism
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Jainism
Jainism teaches that every element of nature—including earth, water, fire, air and vegetation, as well as seemingly inanimate objects like rocks—possesses a soul (jīva) capable of sensation; this distinguishes it from Buddhist or Hindu schools ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C4%ABva_%28Jainism%29?utm_source=openai)). Hence the statement reflects the Jain belief system.
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