Q. With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q. With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The correct option is C 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The development of iron-smelting techniques led to improvement in agriculture and the development of trade, money, and urbanization had an impact on society as well. This led to the emergence of Mahajanapada in north India. This was considered the second urbanization of India after the Harappan civilization.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Under Maurya's rule, heterodox religions emerged prominently. Chanakya never interfered in the religious policy of the Mauryan state.
Statement 3 is correct: During the Mahajanapada era, changes in traditional equality and brotherhood gave way to inequality and social conflict. People wanted some kind of reprieve from new social problems like violence, cruelty, theft, hatred, and falsehood. Therefore, when new heterodox religions such as Jainism and Buddhism preached the concept of peace and social equality, people welcomed them.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The development of iron-smelting techniques led to improvement in agriculture and the development of trade, money, and urbanization had an impact on society as well. This led to the emergence of Mahajanapada in north India. This was considered the second urbanization of India after the Harappan civilization.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Under Maurya's rule, heterodox religions emerged prominently. Chanakya never interfered in the religious policy of the Mauryan state.
Statement 3 is correct: During the Mahajanapada era, changes in traditional equality and brotherhood gave way to inequality and social conflict. People wanted some kind of reprieve from new social problems like violence, cruelty, theft, hatred, and falsehood. Therefore, when new heterodox religions such as Jainism and Buddhism preached the concept of peace and social equality, people welcomed them.
