Q. Which of the following has/have the reference/s of Ajivika doctrine?
1.Manimekalai
2.Nilakesi
3.Sivagnanasiddhiyar
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Manimekalai, Nilakesi and Sivagnanasiddhiyar have references to Ajivika doctrine.
- Nilakesi’s quest for truth takes her to Buddha and Puranan.
- Puranan was the leader of the Ajivika sect.
- The Cholas are known to have levied a tax on the Ajivikas.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT
