Who among the following was/were associated with “Ajivika sect”? 1. Nanda Vaccha 2. Kisa Samkicca 3. Makkhali Gosala How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

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[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: The Ajivikas are believed to have evolved from one of the many ascetic groups of the times.

According to Buddhist records, Nanda Vaccha was considered the founder of the Ajivika sect.
He was succeeded by Kisa Samkicca, followed by Makkhali Gosala, who was the third and the greatest of the Ajivikas.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT