What Jain group has a prominent order of nuns?
a. Shvetambar
b. Digambar
c. Sthanakvasi
d. Gacchas
a. Shvetambar
Analysis
a. Correct. The Shvetambar nuns have white clothing, and have been prominent since the early generations of Jainism.
b, c & d. Incorrect. Jain groups other than Shvetambars do not have nuns.
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