Consider the following statements: 1. Buddhism and Jainism were predominantly patronized by the merchant class. 2. The Bhakti movement originated among the landholding castes, and it was critical of Buddhists and Jains. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Buddhism and Jainism were predominantly patronized by the merchant class.
2.The Bhakti movement originated among the landholding castes, and it was critical of Buddhists and Jains.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Buddhism and Jainism were predominantly patronized by the merchant class, and they were also supported by the state.

The Bhakti movement originated among the landholding castes, and it was critical of Buddhists and Jains. This also led to a fight for royal patronage.

Source: NCERT

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