SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
“The Brahmin was his mouth, of both his arms was the Rajanya [Kshatriya] made. His thighs became the Vaisya, from his feet the Sudra was produced.”-Rigveda, 10.90Read the passage from the Rigveda. Which of the following would you expect to have the lowest status in Vedic society?
A
the Brahmin
B
the Vaisya
C
the Rajanya
D
the Sudra
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Buddhism teaches that the goal of life is achieve nirvana or perfect peace with ones self. Unlike Hinduism, Buddhists do not have a caste system; they believe every living organism is equal to another. This is done by riding yourself of desires in life and caring for only oneself.

Detailed explanation-2: -In Buddhism, a stupa (Sanskrit: , lit. ‘heap’, IAST: stūpa) is a mound-like or hemispherical structure containing relics (such as śarīra – typically the remains of Buddhist monks or nuns) that is used as a place of meditation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Siddhārtha denied the reality of the material world. The physical surroundings of humans, he believed, were simply illusions.

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