The 6th century B.C. is often referred to as the 'Axial Age' due to the emergence of new religious and philosophical systems across the world. In India, the later Vedic period indeed saw the ritualistic and social aspects of Vedic religion becoming increasingly complex and rigid.
Read the statements (A) and (B) and choose the correct answer from the codes given below : (A) The sixth century B.C. was a period of great religious upheaval in all parts of the world. (B) The Vedic religion had become very complex. Codes :
Asked in UKPSC CS Prelims 2012 · Topic: Sixth century B.C.E - Political Condition (Overview of the political landscape in the 6th century BCE)
Show answer
Answer: B. Both (A) and (B) are true.
More Ancient History of India questions
- Who established Ajivika Sampraday ?
- Who was the propounder of the Ajivika Sect?
- Consider the following pairs. Mahajanapadas Cities 1. Magadha Rajagriha 2. Kosala Taxila 3. Avanti Ujjain Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
- Chand-prodhyot was ruler of which ancient republic ?
- What was the capital of Vatsa Mahajanapada ?
- Which among the following was/were the capital(s) of the Magadha Janapada ? 1. Rajgriha 2. Patliputra 3. Champa 4. Vaishali Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- Which kingdom covered the modern Patna and Gaya districts of Bihar?
- Which one of the following was initially the most powerful city state of India in the 6th century B.C.?