Which one of the following statements about the Shvetambara Sect of Jainism is <strong>NOT</strong> correct?
- A. It refers to monks, who wear white clothes.
- B. It refers to monks, who migrated to the south of Vindhyas in 4th century BCE. ✓
- C. They recognized the existence of canonical texts including the 12 Angas.
- D. They believed that women can also attain salvation.
Correct Answer: B. It refers to monks, who migrated to the south of Vindhyas in 4th century BCE.
Explanation
It was the Digambara sect under Bhadrabahu, not the Shvetambaras, that migrated to the south of the Vindhyas (Shravanabelagola) during the 4th century BCE famine.
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