Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

Question:

Arrange the following 'Religious-developments' in chronological order:

A. Jainism and Buddhism
B. Vedic Traditions
C. Earliest Temples
D. First Stupas
E. Vaishnavism and Shaivism

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

B, A, D, E, C

C, A, B, E, D

E, D, A, C, B

B, E, C, A, D

Correct Answer:

B, A, D, E, C

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → B, A, D, E, C

Vedic Traditions (B): The Vedic traditions are ancient and predate Jainism and Buddhism, forming an integral part of early Indian religious and cultural history.

Jainism and Buddhism (A): These non-Vedic traditions emerged around the 6th century BCE, following the period of the earliest temples.

First Stupas (D): Stupas, associated with Buddhism, were constructed after the emergence of Jainism and Buddhism.

Vaishnavism and Shaivism (E): These major sects within Hinduism developed over the centuries, following the earlier Vedic traditions.

Earliest Temples (C): The construction of temples represents an early development in the history of Indian religions, and it predates the emergence of specific religious traditions like Jainism and Buddhism.

So, the correct option is [1].