Why were the Sramanas against animal sacrifices?

It went against their belief in Ahimsa

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They were fond of animals

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They believed animals were for human consumption, not rituals

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They were involved in buying and selling animals

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Solution

The correct option is A It went against their belief in Ahimsa
Sramanas believed in Ahimsa, the idea of non-violence. The idea of sacrificing an animal went against it so Sramanas were against animal sacrifices.

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