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Humanities and Social Sciences- Philosophy Question on Buddhism

Which of the following statements is true of B. R. Ambedkar?

A

Ambedkar was critical of pragmatism and took up Buddhism as an alternative Philosophy to pragmatism.

B

Ambedkar blended Buddhism with Sanatan Hinduism to gain his political goal.

C

Ambedkar embraced Buddhism, but at the same time refused to accept Karma theory as traditionally accepted.

D

Ambedkar's Navayana Buddhism is almost similar to Ajivika Philosophy of critical skepticism.

Answer

Ambedkar embraced Buddhism, but at the same time refused to accept Karma theory as traditionally accepted.

Explanation

Solution

The correct answer is (C) : Ambedkar embraced Buddhism, but at the same time refused to accept Karma theory as traditionally accepted.