Question

which of the following was not one of the reasons for Buddhism and Jainism in the 6 th century Bc ?
(a) Varna - divided society
(b) New agrarian econmy
(c) Rising importance of the Vaishyas
(d) Both were similar to the Brahimcal religion
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Answer 1

It was in the sixth century B.C. that there lived in India the founders of two great religions of mankind. They were Mahavira Jina and Gautama Buddha, the founders of Jainism and Buddhism. ... It was the rise of Jainism and Buddhism which made the sixth century B.C. great and glorious.