Two great religions arose in India in the 6th century BCE. Which of the following correctly describes the reason for the same?

1. General public were bored of Hinduism
2. Complicated rituals, excessive animal sacrifice and predominance of the Brahmanas led people away to the new religions
3. Rising importance of Shudras led people away to new religions
4. Both the religions were set up by Kshatriyas, hence those who hated the predominance of Brahmanas gravitated towards the new sects

Which of the following statements correctly describes the given picture.

1. Buddha found five disciples who followed him at Sarnath where he delivered his first sermon
2. Mahavira chose five disciples at Sarnath to preach Jain doctrines
3. Buddha delivered his first sermon to five kings of Magadha
4. This picture depicts the event of Great Renunciation

Read the two statements given below about Jainism's stance on rituals. Select the option that shows the correct relationship between (A) and (B).

(A) : Jainism rejects Yajnas and sacrificial rituals of the Vedic tradition.

(B) : Jainism promotes equality and rejects caste-based discrimination.

1. (B) contradicts (A)
2. (B) is the reason for (A)
3. (A) is true but (B) is false
4. (A) and (B) are independent of each other

Which Buddhist council led to the division of Buddhism into Hinayana and Mahayana?

1. First Council
2. Second Council
3. Third Council
4. Fourth Council