Which one of the following statement about the Ajivikas is not correct?
- A. They did not practise discrimination on the basis of caste or class.
- B. They had a corporate organisation and canonical texts.
- C. They practised severe asceticism, often eating very little food.
- D. They formed an alliance with Jainas against Buddhists. ✓
Correct Answer: D. They formed an alliance with Jainas against Buddhists.
Explanation
Ajivikas were a distinct heterodox sect competing with both Buddhism and Jainism; there is no historical record of a formal 'alliance' with Jainas specifically against Buddhists.
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