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UPSC 2012: With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism? 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment 2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas 3. Denial of efficacy of rituals
(a)1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Both Buddhism and Jainism are nāstika schools that reject the authority of the Vedas and deny the efficacy of Vedic ritual sacrifice, so statements 2 and 3 are common to both. The Buddhist ‘Middle Path’ shuns extreme austerity, whereas Jainism prescribes rigorous asceticism, so statement 1 is not common. Thus, only 2 and 3 apply. ([testbook.com](https://testbook.com/question-answer/with-reference-to-the-history-of-ancient-india-wh--601bf71b27ad1ec035255dce?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2012, GS Paper 1, as Question 22. It falls under Ancient History > Buddhism & Jainism.
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