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Q. Which of the following sect led by Nigantha Nataputta?

[A] Jainism

[B] Buddhism

[C] Ajivikas

[D] Carvaka

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Among the various sects, the sect led by Vardhamana Mahavira (referred to as Nigantha Nataputta by Buddhist texts) bloomed into a religion called Jainism.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

Q. Which of the following sect led by Nigantha Nataputta?

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