Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

Question:

Who among the following were known as 'materialists' in Sixth BCE India.

Options:

Ajivikas

Lokayatas

Buddhists

Jains

Correct Answer:

Lokayatas

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Lokayatas

Ajita Kesakambalai belonged to the tradition of the Lokayatas,  usually described as materialists. Texts from this tradition have not survived, so we know about them only from the works of other traditions.