Q. How many approx. ashrams were built in the age of Jainism and Buddhism? Answer:
4
Notes: Around the time when Jainism and Buddhism were becoming popular, brahmins developed the system of ashramas. Four ashramas that were recognised built then are: brahmacharya, grihastha, vanaprastha and samnyasa. The system of ashramas allowed men to spend some part of their lives in meditation.