Which of the following was/were the follower/s of the Ajivikas sect? 1. Makkhali Gosala 2. Nanda Vaccha 3. Kisa Samkicca Choose the correct answer from below given codes: |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

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