History & Civics
Two great religions arose in India in the 6th century BCE. Which of the following correctly describes the reason for the same?
- General public were bored of Hinduism
- Complicated rituals, excessive animal sacrifice and predominance of the Brahmanas led people away to the new religions
- Rising importance of Shudras led people away to new religions
- Both the religions were set up by Kshatriyas, hence those who hated the predominance of Brahmanas gravitated towards the new sects
Related Questions
Which of the following does not comprise the Triratna of Jainism?
- Right faith
- Right knowledge
- Ahimsa
- Right conduct
Which social tension influenced Kshatriyas to support Buddhism?
- Economic disparity
- Ritualistic dominance of Brahmanas
- Decline in Sanskrit literacy
- Prohibition of animal sacrifices
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