Consider the following statements related to Aajivaka Sect : A. Belief in Determinism B. The order of reincarnation can be changed. C. Belief in Austerity Select the correct answer using the codes given below : Codes :

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Consider the following statements related to Aajivaka Sect :  A. Belief in Determinism B. The order of reincarnation can be changed. C. Belief in Austerity Select the correct answer using the codes given below : Codes :

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D. A and C are correct.. Ajivika sect is also called "Fatalist" and "Determinist". Founder - Makhaliputra Goshal. Monks named Nandavachchha and Sankish played a major role in the rise of this sect. [According to Buddhist records] Main centre The main centre of Aajivak sect was "Shravasti". The house of a potter woman named "Halahala" was used as the main centre of Aajivak sect (in Shravasti) Spread King Prasenjit of Kaushal was a prominent member of the Ajivika sect. The Maurya period is considered to be the period of the zenith of the Ajivika sect. Mauryan emperors Ashoka and Dashrath provided caves to the Ajivikas. According to Mahavamsa, this sect also had influence in South India and Sri Lanka. Beliefs:- Fixed Cycle of Rebirths: Every soul must pass through a definite number of rebirths; this order cannot be altered. Severe Austerity: Followers practiced strict asceticism and self-discipline. History Ajivikas worshipped a tree called Ashoka and kept their bodies dirty and wore peacock feathers. There was no division on the basis of caste in the Ajivika sect. According to Ajivikas, all creatures are subject to destiny (fate) and a man's life is not affected by his deeds. In Ajivika philosophy, five elements, earth, water, air, fire and living beings have been accepted. According to Ajivikas, there are six inevitable factors in life - profit and loss, happiness and sorrow, and life and death. People of Ajivika faith used to beg alms and eat food only once a day by keeping it in their palm, hence they are called "Hathapalekhana". Ajivikas were naked ascetics. The last time of their life they used to abandon the body with dance and anthem. Mention of Ajivikas in other texts The description of Ajivikas as a religious sect is found in Patanjali's "Mahabhashya". The Ajivika sect has been severely criticized in both Buddhist and Jain texts. 2. Who among the following discovered ‘Surkotda’, a site Harappan culture ? [RAS 2023] 1. B.B. Lal 2. S.R. Rao 3. Y. D. Sharma 4. Jagatpati Joshi 5. Question Not Attempted Ans - (4) Explanation: Major sites of the Harappan civilization Harappan Site Excavator Harappa Dayaram Sahni Mohenjo Daro R. D. Banerjee Sutkagendor Stein Chanhudaro N. G. Majumdar Banawali R. S. Bisht Lothal S. R. Rao Kalibangan Amalananda Ghosh Dholavira R. S. Bisht PYQ’s Solution English 7 Surkotada J. P. Joshi Amri N. G. Majumdar