Maharashtra State PSC Model Paper 2

The correct answer is 2 and 3 only

• The primary cause for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism was the religious unrest in India in the 6th century B.C
• The complex rituals and sacrifices advocated in the Later Vedic period were not acceptable to the common people. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
• The teachings of Upanishads, an alternative to the system of sacrifices, were highly philosophical in nature and therefore not easily understood by all.
• The growth of trade led to the improvement in the economic conditions of the Vaisyas.
• As a result, they wanted to enhance their social status but the orthodox. Varna system did not allow this. Therefore, they began to extend support to Buddhism and Jainism.