Assertion (A): The emphasis of Jainism on non-violence (ahimsa) prevented agriculturalists from embracing Jainism. Reason (R): Cultivation involved killing of insects and pests.
- ABoth A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of ACorrect
- BBoth A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
- CA is true, but R is false
- DA is false, but R is true
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