Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements regarding sixth century BC:
1. It was a period of great religious upheaval in India
2. The Vedic religion had become very complex
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 and 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Many heterodox religious sects came into existence in middle Ganga valley of north India like Buddhism, Ajivikas, Jainism etc.
At the same time Vedic religion had become complicated. There was more focus on purity of Shlokas and Yajnas.