Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?

1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.
3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.

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Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?

1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.

2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.

3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.

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The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3. Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3 Explanation: In Jainism, Karma is viewed as a physical substance (pudgala) that attaches to the soul. Penance (Tapas) is the method to exhaust old karma. The doctrine of Animism posits that all of nature (atoms, water, plants) possesses a soul (Jiva). Karma is seen as the "bane" because it obscures the soul's natural qualities.

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1 only

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2 and 3 only

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1 and 3 only

Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?

1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.
3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.

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Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine? 1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance. 2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul. 3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.

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Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?

1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.
3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.