History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. In what respect did Jainism differ from Buddhism?

A
In denying the authority of the Vedas
B
In its stress on the doctrine of ahimsa
C
In opposing animal sacrifice
D
In its attitude towards trade

Correct Answer

In its stress on the doctrine of ahimsa

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