Religious sects in India

Sthanakvasi is a sect within Jainism that emerged in the 18th century as a reform movement. It is a non-idolatrous Jain sect that rejected idol worship and temple rituals, emphasizing meditation and ascetic practices instead. The name literally means 'those who stand in their own place' or 'those without temples.' This sect is distinct from the other options: Buddhism is a separate religion founded by Buddha; Vaishnavism and Shaivism are sects within Hinduism. The Sthanakvasids believe in the Jain philosophy but practice a stricter, more austere form of Jainism. > Sthanakvasi = Jain reform sect rejecting idol worship (18th century onwards). Answer: b.