One whole rotation of the wheel of time is referred to as:

a. a kalpa.
b. a yuga.
c. ajiva.
d. karma.


a. a kalpa.

Analysis:
a. Correct. One whole rotation of the wheel of time is referred to as a kalpa.
b, c & d. Incorrect. Time is real to Jains, who compare it to a turning wheel with twelve spokes; six spokes go up and six go down.

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