WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following ideas is NOT found in Hinduism?
A
karma
B
reincarnation
C
Four Noble Truths
D
caste system
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Four Noble Truths are accepted by all schools of Buddhism and have been the subject of extensive commentary.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Four Noble Truths are the foundational tenets of Buddhism, which spark awareness of suffering as the nature of existence, its cause, and how to live without it. The truths are understood as the realization which led to the enlightenment of the Buddha (l. c. 563-c. 483 BCE) and were the basis of his teachings.

Detailed explanation-3: -Buddhism was founded in India more than 2500 years ago by Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. Buddhist principles are established based on the Four Noble Truths, which make up most of Buddha’s teachings.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hence, option 3) The suffering has a demoralising effect on us is not one of the ‘Four Noble Truths’ as enunciated by the Buddha.

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