Q. Which one of the following hills is/are sacred to the Jainas?
1. Satrunjauyagiri 2. Urjayantogiri
3. Arbudagiri 4. Chandragiri Codes:
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 1, 2, 3, and 4
(c) 1 only
(d) 2 and 4
Ans: (a) 1 and 3
Explanation: The correct option is (a) 1 and 3.
Among the given options, the hills that are sacred to the Jains are:
1. Satrunjaya Hill (Satrunjauyagiri): Satrunjaya Hill, located near Palitana in Gujarat, India, is one of the holiest sites for Jains. It is believed to be the place where twenty of the twenty-four Jain Tirthankaras achieved enlightenment. The hill is dotted with numerous Jain temples and attracts pilgrims from all over the world.
3. Arbudagiri: Arbudagiri, also known as Mount Abu, is a hill station located in the Aravalli Range in Rajasthan, India. It is considered a sacred place by Jains and is home to several Jain temples and pilgrimage sites. The Dilwara Temples, renowned for their intricate marble carvings, are among the notable Jain temples in the region.
Urjayantogiri and Chandragiri are not specifically mentioned as sacred hills for Jains. While there might be hills with similar names, they are not widely recognized as major pilgrimage sites for the Jain community. Therefore, the correct answer is (a) 1 and 3, as Satrunjaya Hill and Arbudagiri (Mount Abu) are considered sacred to the Jains.