With reference of Ajivikas, consider the following statements.

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1. Statement (a): Makkhali Gosala (also called Gosala) is historically attested as the founder and prominent teacher of the Ajivika sect — this is correct.

2. Statement (b): Ajivikas taught strict determinism or fatalism, known as $	ext{niyati}$, holding that all events are predetermined and human effort cannot change destiny — this is also correct.

Conclusion: Both (a) and (b) are true, so the correct option is “Both a and b” (option 1), which corresponds to answer choice 'a'.

FINAL_ANSWER: <a>

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