UPSC History Optional · Paper I · 2017 · Q4(b) · 15 marks
Buddhism and Jainism were social movements under the umbrella of religion. Comment
- Chapter
- Period of Mahajanapadas
- Topic
- Rise of Heterodox Sects
Model answer
A full model answer to this question is available.
Read the model answer →Similar questions from other years
- “The ideological challenge posed by Jainism and Buddhism was deeply rooted in the socio-economic transformations brought about by the expansion of agrarian settlements in eastern India.” Explain. 20 MarksPaper I · 2025 · Q2(c) · 20 marks · Model answer
- Explain the social aspects of Buddhism and account for its decline in India.Paper I · 2004 · Q3 · 60 marks
- Explain how Ashoka used religion as a tool of political aggrandizement?Paper I · 2019 · Q4(a) · 15 marks · Model answer
- “The tenets of Hindu and Muslim mystics were similar enough that the ground was ripe for syncretic movements involving adherents of both the religions.“ Elucidate.Paper I · 2007 · Q7 · 60 marks
- Essence of Early Jainism.Paper I · 1995 · Q1(b) · 20 marks
- “The tenets of Hindu and Muslim mystics were similar enough that the ground was ripe for syncretic movements involving adherents of both religious.“ Elucidate.Paper I · 2005 · Q7 · 60 marks