HISTORY
JAINISM
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Question
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Which one of the following is not true of both Buddhism and Jainism?
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They were welcomed by the Vaisyas
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They advocated ahimsa
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They believed in rigorous asceticism
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They were atheists
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Solution: Jainism and Buddhism gained popularity as a protest against the ritualistic society propounded by the Vedas. Both these idealogies had no faith in vedic religion and vehemently opposed the caste system of the vedic society.
Detailed explanation-2: -Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment.
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