Which of the following Jaina teachings are true:

(A) According to Jaina teachings, the cycle of birth and rebirth is shaped through karma.
(B) Individual agency and righteous action as the means to escape from the cycle of rebirth.
(C) Monastic existence is a necessary condition of salvation.
(D) Jaina monks and nuns took five vows: to abstain from killing, stealing and lying; to observe celibacy; and to abstain from possessing property.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (C) and (D) only

The correct answer is Option (4) → (A), (C) and (D) only

(A) According to Jaina teachings, the cycle of birth and rebirth is shaped through karma. Correct.
(B) Individual agency and righteous action as the means to escape from the cycle of rebirth. Incorrect. The Buddha (Not Jains) emphasised individual agency and righteous action as the means to escape from the cycle of rebirth and attain self-realisation and nibbana, literally the extinguishing of the ego and desire – and thus end the cycle of suffering for those who renounced the world. 
(C) Monastic existence is a necessary condition of salvation. Correct.
(D) Jaina monks and nuns took five vows: to abstain from killing, stealing and lying; to observe celibacy; and to abstain from possessing property. Correct.