Which among the following statements about the rise of Jainism and Buddhism is correct ........

Ancient and Medival History Religion and Philosopjhy

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Which among the following statements about the rise of Jainism and Buddhism is correct?

Kaivalya is a term used for perfect knowledge in Buddhism.

Vardhamana Mahavira and Gautam Buddha disputed the authority of the
Brahmanas.

Jainism did not recognise the existence of gods.

Jainism and Buddhism, both condemned the varna system

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Explanation:

statement is A incorrect : Mahavira attained perfect knowledge of Kaivalya, at the age of 42. Through Kaivalya, he conquered misery and happiness. Because of this conquest, he is called Mahavira or jaina, i.e. the conqueror and his followers are called Jainas.

statement B is correct :Buddhism and Jainism were against Brahmanic domination and therefore disputed the authority of Brahmanas.

statement C is incorrect: Jainas recognized the existence of the gods but placed them lower than the jina. .

statement D is not correct: Jainas did not condemn the varna system as Buddhism did. According to Mahavira, a person is born in a high or in lower varna in consequence of the sins of the virtues acquired by him in the previous birth. In his opinion, through pure and meritorious life members of the lower castes can attain liberation.