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Question

Consider according to Buddhism:

Assertion (A): There is no rebirth
Reason (R): There is no soul.

Now select your answer from the following code:
Code:

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. A is true but R is false
  4. A is false but R is true

Answer:

Option D: A is false but R is true

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “ A is false but R is true ”.

Buddhists recognise that there is a continuous cycle of life, death and rebirth.

Buddhism, unlike other religions, does not believe in a creator God or an eternal or everlasting soul.