Total Questions: 110

1. In which region did Jainism and Buddhism mainly originate in the sixth century BC?
A. Indus Valley
B. Deccan Plateau
C. Middle Gangetic Plains
D. Western Ghats

2. The term “Heterodoxy” is derived from which language?
A. Sanskrit
B. Greek
C. Pali
D. Prakrit

3. What does the Greek word ‘heteros’ signify in the context of Heterodoxy?
A. Supreme
B. Orthodox
C. Different/Other
D. Ritualistic

4. Which of the following was a major reason for the rise of new religions in the sixth century BC?
A. Spread of Greek culture
B. Expensive and complex Vedic rituals
C. Invasion of Magadha
D. Patronage by kings alone

5. The caste system during the later Vedic period led to:
A. Decline of agriculture
B. Growth of Buddhism only
C. The quest for alternative religious paths
D. Rise of Greek influence