Question

Statement 1: Buddhism is a sect of Hinduism.
Statement 2: Buddhism does not have a caste system.

• A. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
• B. Statement 2 is true and statement 1 is false.
• C. Both statements are true.
• D. Both statements are false.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Statement 2 is true and statement 1 is false.

Buddhism originated as an alternative to Hinduism. Hinduism saw a wide increase, in animal sacrifices and an increase in inequalities based on the Varna system. Buddhism does not support either of the practices mentioned above and treats all beings equally.