Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Jainism and Buddhism”:

1. Both the religions were against the Vedas and Vedic culture as well as Brahmanism.
2. Both the leaders preached truth, non-violence, celibacy and detachment from the materialistic world in their religion.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: The similarities between Jainism and Buddhism are listed as follows: - Belief in faith and action. - Both are non-theistic religions. - Both the religions had a common background related to the Aryan culture. - Both the religions were against the Vedas and Vedic culture as well as Brahmanism. - Animal sacrifice was opposed by both the religions. - Both the leaders preached truth, non-violence, celibacy and detachment from the materialistic world in their religion.

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