Question

Correct statements about Buddhism: (A) Rapid growth during/after Buddha
(B) Neglected conduct/values
(C) Appealed to religious dissenters
(D) Emphasized faith-based superiority
(E) Addressed social change confusion Choose the correct answer:

• A. A, B, C
• B. B, D, E
• C. A, C, E
• D. C, D, E

Hint:

The Buddha's concept of the "Middle Path" was a reaction against both extreme asceticism and indulgence, and it emphasized ethics over blind faith.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Buddhism experienced rapid growth both during and after the Buddha's lifetime (A), particularly among religious dissenters who criticized the rigid ritualism of Vedic traditions (C). Additionally, Buddhism offered clarity amidst the social changes of the time (E), providing a middle path that avoided extreme asceticism or indulgence. However, Buddhism emphasized ethical conduct rather than faith-based superiority (D incorrect) and was not dismissive of values (B incorrect).