Ascetics

26. What is the term for a Buddhist ascetic who lives in solitude?
a) Bhikkhu
b) Arhat
c) Theravada
d) Pratyekabuddha

27. Which of the following is NOT a common practice of asceticism in Jainism?
a) Fasting
b) Self-mortification
c) Owning many possessions
d) Practicing non-violence

28. What is the term for the practice of celibacy in asceticism?
a) Brahmacharya
b) Bhakti
c) Jnana
d) Tapasya

29. Which of the following is NOT a type of asceticism practiced in Hinduism?
a) Karma yoga
b) Jnana yoga
c) Bhakti yoga
d) Tantra yoga

30. In what ancient Indian text is the concept of asceticism first mentioned?
a) The Rigveda
b) The Atharvaveda
c) The Yajurveda
d) The Samaveda