Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

Question:

A philosopher named Ajita Kesakam balin taught: "A human being is made up of the four elements. When he dies the earthy in him returns to the earth, the fluid to water, the heat to fire, the windy to air, and his senses pass into space ...". Ajita Kesakambalin belonged to which tradition?

Options:

Ajivikas

Lokayatas

Mahayana

Theravadins

Correct Answer:

Lokayatas

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Lokayatas

Ajita Kesakambalin belonged to the tradition of the Lokayatas usually described as materialists.