The Svetambara Jains were

A clad in white
B clad in black
C clad in red
D saffron clad

Correct Answer: clad in white

Svetambara is made from two Sanskrit words – Svet meaning white & Ambara meaning clothes. So, Svetambara monks are generally clad in a white attire. They believe white represents simplicity which is a must to attain liberation.
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