Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

Question:

Which among the following sect believes that 'everything is predetermined'?

Options:

Jainism

Buddhism

Ajivikas

Lokayatas

Correct Answer:

Ajivikas

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Ajivikas

Makkhali Gosala belonged to the Ajivika tradition, characterized by their belief in fatalism, the notion that everything in life is predetermined. King Ajatasattu met him and described the conversation he had with Gosala to Buddha.