UPSC Prelims 2026
Question 15 of 100
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Question 15
GS Paper-1 • 2 Marks
Among the four main forms of existence of life recognized in Jainism, which one of the following is not included ?

Options

A
a) Deva (gods)
B
b) Yaksha (demi-gods)
Correct Answer
C
c) Manushya (humans)
D
d) Tiryancha (animals and plants)

📖Detailed Explanation

Answer: (b)

Explanation:
In Jain philosophy, life is classified into four main states of existence (gatis): Deva gati, Manushya gati, Tiryancha gati, and Naraka gati. Among the options given, Deva, Manushya, and Tiryancha correspond directly to these recognized forms of existence. However, Yaksha refers to a class of demi-gods found in broader Indian mythology and guardian deities in Jain and Buddhist traditions, but it is not one of the four fundamental existential states in Jain cosmology.
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