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HINDUISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of BOTH Hinduism and Buddhism?
A
Karma
B
Monotheism
C
Reincarnation
D
Began in India
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Monotheism is the belief where there is a single god. Christianity and Islam are monotheistic religions. Buddhism is a way of life as propagated by Buddha though many people regard him as a god. Hinduism is not a monotheistic religion as it has many gods and goddesses.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hinduism and Buddhism both accepted the law of Karma, Dharma, and Moksha and believed in a cycle of rebirth. Hinduism and Buddhism both believe in the existence of several hells and heavens or higher and lower worlds. The founders of Hinduism and Buddhism are both unlike most major religions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Thus, Hinduism may be considered a monotheistic religion as most Hindus believe in one supreme god whose qualities and forms may be represented by a multitude of deities, all which emanate from Him. Hindus believe that The Brahman is manifested as Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.

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