BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 67
Consider the following about the Ajivika sect: a. Makkhali Gosala was its most important leader. b. The central idea of its philosophy was 'Niyati', i.e. fate. c. It practised discrimination on the basis of caste and class. d. The Ajivikas held regular sabhas (assemblies) for meetings.
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Answer: (B) a, b and d are correct
Explanation
The Ajivikas, led by Makkhali Gosala, held strict fatalism (Niyati) and were egalitarian about caste.
- (A) Incorrect
Wrong: c is wrong: Ajivikas rejected caste discrimination.
- (B) Correct
Correct: Gosala led the sect, Niyati was central, and they held assemblies.
- (C) Incorrect
Wrong: b is also correct.
- (D) Incorrect
Wrong: only code B matches.