Q. Buddhism and Jainism were emphasized on which of the following?
1.Performance of rituals
2.Non – violence
3.Frugality
Choose the correct answer from below given codes:
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Sixth century BCE was a period of great religious upheaval. Great teachers like Confucius in China, Zoroaster in Iran, and Parmenides in Greece questioned the established socio-religious norms and focused more on ethical and moral values. In India, the scenario was no different.
- India witnessed the growth of two great alternative religions: Buddhism and Jainism.
- These religions emphasized that true happiness does not lie in material prosperity or performance of rituals, but in non-violence, charity, frugality, and good social conduct.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT