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Which one of the following is not a sect of Buddhism?

A. Mahayana

B. Hinayana

C. Digambar

D. Theravad

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Digambara ("sky-clad") is one of the two major schools of Jainism, the other being Svetambara (white-clad). The word Digambara (Sanskrit) is a combination of two words: dig (directions) and ambara (sky), referring to those whose garments are of the element that fills the four quarters of space. Mahayana, Hinayana, Theravad are the parts of Buddhism.

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