Which of the following religious developments took place from c. second century BCE onwards?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Mahayana Buddhism, Vaishnavism and Shaivism
From about the second century BCE onwards, Mahayana Buddhism, Vaishnavism, Shaivism and goddess cults developed.
NCERT (2026-27): “Timeline 1 … “c. third century BCE First stupas” “c. second century Development of Mahayana Buddhism, Vaishnavism, BCE onwards Shaivism and goddess cults” |