UP RO/ARO Prelims 2017

Religious Founders and Philosophies

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: **List-I** A. Lakulisa B. Nagarjuna C. Bhadrabahu D. Gosala **List-II** 1. Ajivaka 2. Sunyavada 3. Pasupat 4. Jain

Solution & Analysis

Answer: B

Concept This question links prominent ancient historical figures with the religious or philosophical movements they founded or led.

Explanation Lakulisa is the 2nd-century founder of the Pashupata sect of Shaivism. Nagarjuna established the Sunyavada (Madhyamaka) school. Bhadrabahu was a great Jain monk and contemporary of Chandragupta Maurya. Makkhali Gosala was the founder of the deterministic Ajivika sect.

Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Matching A to 3, B to 2, C to 4, and D to 1 results in the code 3-2-4-1.
Logic 2: Option B is the correct sequence.

Active Recall

Question

Who was the teacher of Makkhali Gosala?

Answer

He was initially a companion and student of Vardhamana Mahavira before they split due to philosophical differences.

Core Insight

These figures represent the intellectual ferment of ancient India where various 'Nastika' and 'Astika' paths competed for royal and popular support.