Q. Buddhism made an important impact by allowing two sections of society into its fold. They were

Correct Answer

Women and Sudras

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    C)1923
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    Answer: 1911
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    A)1929
    B)1930
    C)1939
    D)1925
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    B)1066
    C)1105
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    B)He was responsible for the acceptance of the Mountbatten Plan by the Congress
    C)He was the leading light of Mahatma Gandhi's NonCooperation and Civil Disobedience Movements
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