Mohandas gandhi adopted his creed of nonviolence and respect for life from the religious doctrines of?
a. sikhism
b. islam
c. jainism
d. buddhism

The correct answer is:

c. Jainism

Explanation:

Jainism, traditionally identified as Jain Dharma, is an old-fashioned Indian religion. Supporters of Jainism are called "Jains", a word originated from the Sanskrit word Jina and indicating the way of victory.

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