Question

B. STRUCTURED QUESTIONS 1. Jainism and Buddhism were said to be reform movements of the 6th century B.C discuss the following:

(a) Evils in religion and society prebailing then .

(b) The political background against which both these arose.

(©) The main message/principle of Jainism and Buddhism. ​

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.