Q. With reference to ancient Jainism, which one of the following statements is correct? Answer:
Jainism enjoyed the patronage of the Kalinga king Kharavela in the first century BC.
Notes: Jainism spread in South India under the leadership of Bhadrabahu (not Sthalabahu). The Jainas who remained under the leadership of Bhadrabahu were called Digambaras (not Shvetambaras) after the first council held at Pataliputra (modern Patna) by Sthulbahu.