alleryWhat does the root ji behind the word Jainism mean?
ATo renounce
BTo conquer
CTo worship
DTo know
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. To conquer
1. The name Jainism comes from the Sanskrit root ji.
2. It means to conquer, the battle against passions and bodily desires.
3. One who succeeds is called a jina, a conqueror.
_Source: Wikipedia, Jainism, Etymology_
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