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Question
Mention two points of contribution of Jainism to Indian life and thought.
Solution
Two points of the contribution of Jainism are discarding the caste system and encouraged social service. The Kshatriyas i.e. Kings were deeply motivated by Jainism and cultivated great faith in sacrifice for others by not expanding or establishing their empires by force and bloodshed.
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