Which of the Following Is a Valid Comparison Between Mahavira

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a valid comparison between Mahavira and Siddhartha Gautama?

A) Both believed that by strict adherence to caste rules one might be reborn into a higher caste.
B) Both believed that prayer rituals to the gods must be strictly observed so that the gods would intercede to aid the believer.
C) Both were Kshatriyas who spent part of their lives practicing asceticism.
D) Both believed that asceticism is the path to permanent bliss.