The sense of urgency that underlies the core logic of Jain belief is due to

a. the impending end of the cosmic cycle
b. the distribution of karma across castes
c. human birth as a rare opportunity to achieve liberation
d. all of the above


ANS: c

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which philosopher is associated with the idea of a language game?

What will be an ideal response?

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A. logical impossibility. B. technological impossibility. C. physical impossibility. D. all of the above.

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A. the duty toward one's children B. the duty toward the state C. the duty toward one's parents D. the duty toward one's spouse

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