Ancient Indian History UPPSC 1998 GS-I
Question

Which of the following statements are true regarding Buddhism?

1. It did not reject Varna and Jati.
2. It challenged highest social ranking of Brahman Varna.
3. It regarded certain jobs as low.

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Codes:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: 1 and 2

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1 and 2”.

1) Buddhism did not explicitly reject the Varna and Jati system, although it challenged its rigidity.

2) Buddhism challenged the supremacy of the Brahman Varna, emphasizing individual spiritual attainment over birth-based privileges.

3) While Buddhism did reflect some societal attitudes about certain professions, it didn't create a rigid hierarchy of occupations.

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