# PTE Reading MCS #17: Overview of Jainism Beliefs...

Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer #17 - Level 3 - Feeds Reading

> Read the text and answer the question by choosing one option. Only one answer is correct.

Jainism is a religion of Indian origin that emphasizes the practice of non-violence to all living things. It is believed that Jainism was founded between the 9th and 6th century BC with roots from the Indus Valley civilization, which spanned across the Indian subcontinent. Jainism is a minority religion in India, with an estimated 4.2 million followers, and only small Jain enclave communities within the United States, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. Jains will attempt to limit their negative impact on other living beings. Jainism holds a similar set of beliefs to Hindu and Buddhist traditions, such as similar concepts of karma, cosmology, and the soul. Similarly, Jain's metaphysical beliefs regarding the soul, spiritual energy, and positive/negative karma highlight similarities to other major eastern religions. Although a relatively small religion, Jainism has had a significant impact on other local, eastern religions, and the Jains continue to practice their faith around the world.

Which of the following statements is true?

- Adherents to Jainism are required to be vegetarian.
- Large Jain communities can be found in Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore.
- Jain's are not permitted to join the military.
- Jain's have similar beliefs to some other religions.

## Answer

Jain's have similar beliefs to some other religions.

## Explanation

The text explicitly states that the religion shares concepts like karma, cosmology, and the soul with other eastern traditions, confirming the statement.

What to watch: Jainism "holds a similar set of beliefs to Hindu and Buddhist traditions," such as karma and the soul. That supports the correct option. The Hong Kong option reverses the text, which says "only small Jain enclave communities." Vegetarian rules and military rules are never mentioned.

## Hints

- Look for sentences that mention other religions or shared philosophical concepts.
- Check if the text provides specific details about dietary laws or military service.

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