Question

Which school of philosophy is associated with Ajivikas?

  1. Determinism/Fatalism
  2. Materialism
  3. Idealism
  4. Hedonism

Answer:

Option A: Determinism/Fatalism

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Determinism/Fatalism”.

Ajivikas, contemporary to Buddhism and Jainism, were known for their belief in Niyati (destiny/fate), a strict determinism that held all events are predetermined.