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UPSC History Religious Movement - Jainism, Bhudhism, Bhagavatism and Brahmanism Question Bank Religious Movements: Buddhism, Jainism, etc

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    Which one among the following sects was associated with Gosala Maskariputra?

    A)  Vajrayana                    

    B)  Ajivikas

    C)  Sthaviravadins    

    D)  Mahasanghikas

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Ajivika, an ascetic sect that emerged in India about the same time as Buddhism and Jainism and that lasted until the 14th century. It was founded by Goshala Maskariputra (also called Gosala Makkhaliputta).


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