
With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?
1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment.
2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas.
3. Denial of the efficacy of rituals.
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1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment.
2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas.
3. Denial of the efficacy of rituals.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.


Important Questions on Ancient History
Which of the following statements is/apply to Jaina Doctrine?
. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
. Every object, even the smallest particle, has a soul.
. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.
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1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha
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1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha
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With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential element/elements of the Feudal System?
1. A very strong centralised political authority and a very weak provincial or local political authority.
2. Emergence of administrative structure based on control and possession of land.
3. Creation of lord-vassal relationship between the feudal lord and his overlord.
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In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs
Term Description
1. Eripatti Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank
2. Taniyurs Village donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins
3.Ghatikas Colleges generally attached to the temples
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

