Multiple choice

Buddhism and Jainism both gave stress on

  1. worship of God

  2. non-violence

  3. self-mortification

  4. none of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Both Buddhism and Jainism emerged in the 6th century BCE as religious movements that emphasized non-violence (ahimsa) as a core ethical principle. This was a radical departure from Vedic rituals involving animal sacrifice. Both religions rejected the authority of Vedas and Brahmin priesthood, focusing instead on ethical living.

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