Which of the following were not common to both Buddhism and Jainism 1 ...........

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Which of the following were not common to both Buddhism and Jainism?

1. Both of them were opposed to animal sacrifices.

2. Both of them came as subdivisions of Hindu religion.

3. Both religions believed every matter has a soul.

4. Both of them advocated Self- mortifications and severe penances.

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1, 3 and 4 only

2, 3 and 4 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

1 and 2 only

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Explanation:

Both of them were opposed to animal sacrifices. Both came as a protest movement against Hinduism. The Jaina conception of soul differed from that of the Buddhists. The Jainas ascribe life to plants, stone and water, which the Buddhists reject. Their concept of Jiva (soul) and Ajiva (matter) is entirely different from the Buddhist concept of soul. The Jainas practice rigorous asceticism and self- mortification. Mahavira himself practiced tremendous physical hardships to realize the truth. He advised his followers to starve and undergo physical suffering. But Buddha was opposed to extreme penance and privations. He advised a “Middle Path”.