UPSC History The Gupta Empire Question Bank Ancient History

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    With reference to Ancient India, which of the following was/were uncommon to both Buddhist and Jain Philosophy?
    1. Rebirth Theory
    2. Denial of Varnavyavastha
    3. Moksha as ultimate goal of life
    4. Soul Theory
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    A)  4 only             

    B)  2 and 4 only

    C)  1 and 4 only                

    D)  3 and 4 only

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     According to Buddhism there is no reason to believe that there is eternal soul that comes from heaven or that is created by itself a; that will transmigrate or proceed straight away either to heavy; or hell after death. Whereas according to Jainism human rno' actions form the basis of the transmigration of the soul. The is constrained to a cycle of rebirth, trapped within the tempo! World (sam.sa-ra), until it finally achieves liberation (moks.  Liberation is achieved by following a path of purification.


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