Ancient India Jainism and Buddhism UPSC Civil Service Questions Command your Answer and we will give answer with explaination 1. In the post-vedic times, numerous religious sects arose in the middle Gangetic basin in the sixth century B.C. Jainism and Buddhism were the most important. Consider the following statement regarding the causes of the origin of Jainsm and Buddhism: I. The Brahmans demanded several privileges in the society, including those of receiving gifts and exemption from taxation and punishments. II. The Vaisyas were engaged in agriculture, cattle- rearing and trade and also the principal taxpayers in the society. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? a. Only I b. Only II c. Both I and II d. Neither I nor II 2. Which of the following languages were patronised by the Jainas to preach their doctrines? a. Prakrit b. Sanskrit c. Dravidian d. Pali 3. In the post- Vedic period which of the following varnas strongly reacted ag...