Read the statements given below regarding Buddhism. Which of the following statements are correct?

A. Buddhism grew rapidly, both during the lifetime and after the death of Buddha.
B. Buddhism did not give much importance to conduct and values.
C. Buddhism appealed to many people who were dissatisfied with the existing religious practices.
D. Buddhism laid much stress on superiority based on birth.
E. Buddhism appealed to people confused by the rapid social changes taking place around them.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A, C, E only

The correct answer is Option (3) → A, C, E only

The correct statements are:

A. Buddhism grew rapidly, both during the lifetime and after the death of Buddha.
C. Buddhism appealed to many people who were dissatisfied with the existing religious practices.
E. Buddhism appealed to people confused by the rapid social changes taking place around them.

Statement B- Buddhism did not give much importance to conduct and values is incorrect as it did give much importance to conduct and values.

Statement D- Buddhism laid much stress on superiority based on birth is incorrect as it did not lay stress on superiority based on birth.

Explanatory text from NCERT :

Buddhism grew rapidly both during the lifetime of the Buddha and after his death (STATEMENT A) , as it appealed to many people dissatisfied with existing religious practices (STATEMENT C) and confused by the rapid social changes taking place around them (STATEMENT E). The importance attached to conduct and values rather than claims of superiority based on birth, the emphasis placed on metta (fellow feeling) and karuna (compassion), especially for those who were younger and weaker than oneself, were ideas that drew men and women to Buddhist teachings.