Question

5. Mention two factors that made Jainism and Buddhism popular in India.​

Answer 1

Answer:

There were various causes for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism:

Religious factors - complex and expensive vedic rituals, Upanishads being highly philosophical in nature etc.

Social factors - rigidity of caste system, domination of priestly class etc.

Answer 2

The primary cause for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism was the religious unrest in India in the 6th century B.C. Other than the religious factor, social and economic factors also contributed to the rise of these two religions. The rigid caste system prevalent in India generated tensions in the society.

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