History & Civics
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.
- (B) contradicts (A)
- (B) is the reason for (A)
- (A) is true but (B) is false
- (A) and (B) are independent of each other
Related Questions
Which of the following statements correctly describes the given picture.
- Buddha found five disciples who followed him at Sarnath where he delivered his first sermon
- Mahavira chose five disciples at Sarnath to preach Jain doctrines
- Buddha delivered his first sermon to five kings of Magadha
- This picture depicts the event of Great Renunciation
Identify the principles of Jainism that align with its ethical philosophy:
P : Ahimsa (non-violence)
Q : Aparigraha (non-possessiveness)
R : Ritual sacrifices
S : Asteya (non-stealing)
- P and Q
- P, Q, and S
- Q, R, and S
- P, R, and S
Which Buddhist council led to the division of Buddhism into Hinayana and Mahayana?
- First Council
- Second Council
- Third Council
- Fourth Council
Identify the odd one out among the reasons for the decline of Buddhism:
- Corruption and luxury among Buddhist monks
- Shift from Pali to Sanskrit for Buddhist texts
- Revival of Hindu rituals and practises
- Getting royal patronage