Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
2. Against the background of rigid Vedic religion, based on sacrifices & polytheism, the 6th century India witnessed the rise of heterodox & monotheist belief systems. Elaborate. (250 words)
Reference: Class 11th History Book – Tamil Nadu
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the reasons for the emergence of heterodox sects in the ancient India.
Directive:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Write about the emergence of heterodox sects – Jainism, Buddhism and Ajivaka sects.
Body:
Give the reasons for their emergence – Proliferation of Sacrifices, Discriminatory institutions, Ambiguous scriptures, Need of New Thoughts, The charisma of Buddha and Mahaveera and the usage of common tongue for teachings etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with the importance of heterodox.
