Consider the following statements with respect to rise of Jainism and Buddhism:
Statement I
The primary cause for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism in the 6th century B.C. was the religious unrest in India.
Statement II
The sacrificial ceremonies were found to be too expensive and the superstitious beliefs and mantras confused the people.
Statement III
The teachings of Upanishads, an alternative to the system of sacrifices, made ordinary people more comfortable and were easily understood by all.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?
(a) Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement-I
(c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement-I
(d) Neither Statement-II nor Statement-Ill is correct

Question

Consider the following statements with respect to rise of Jainism and Buddhism:
Statement I
The primary cause for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism in the 6th century B.C. was the religious unrest in India.
Statement II
The sacrificial ceremonies were found to be too expensive and the superstitious beliefs and mantras confused the people.
Statement III
The teachings of Upanishads, an alternative to the system of sacrifices, made ordinary people more comfortable and were easily understood by all.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?
(a) Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement-I
(c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement-I
(d) Neither Statement-II nor Statement-Ill is correct

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

The primary cause for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism in the 6th century B.C. was religious unrest, caused by dissatisfaction with the complex rituals and dominance of Brahmanical traditions.

Statement II is correct: The sacrificial ceremonies were expensive, and the superstitious beliefs and mantras confused the common people. This was one of the main reasons why people sought simpler, more accessible spiritual alternatives like Jainism and Buddhism.

Statement III is not correct: The teachings of the Upanishads were highly philosophical and not easily understood by ordinary people. Unlike Buddhism and Jainism, they did not offer a simplified or mass-appealing alternative.
Thus, only Statement II is correct and explains Statement I, making option (c) the correct answer.

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Consider the following statements with respect to rise of Jainism and Buddhism: Statement I The primary cause for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism in the 6th century B.C. was the religious unrest in India. Statement II The sacrificial ceremonies were found to be too expensive and the superstitious beliefs and mantras confused the people. Statement III The teachings of Upanishads, an alternative to the system of sacrifices, made ordinary people more comfortable and were easily understood by all. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ? (a) Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I (b) Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement-I (c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement-I (d) Neither Statement-II nor Statement-Ill is correct