Ancient History PYQ 51 of 208 · Buddhism

Which one of the following is not common between Buddhism and Jainism?

  1. AAhimsa
  2. BIndifference to Vedas
  3. CSelf-mortification
  4. DRejection of Rituals

44th BPSC (Pre) 2000

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Correct answer: (c) Self-mortification

Explanation

Extreme self-mortification is Jain; the Buddha rejected it for the Middle Path. Both faiths share non-violence, rejection of Vedic authority and dismissal of ritual.

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