Q. Which of the following is/are cause/s of intellectual awakening in 6th century BC?
1.State formation and the rigidity of the Vedic religion constrained the liberty of thought and action.
2.The emergence of territorial identities accelerated the process of socio political and economic changes.
3.The Vedic religion was not fully organized.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Sixth century BCE was a period of intense intellectual ferment. There are several reasons for the emergence of this ferment.
- State formation and the rigidity of the Vedic religion constrained the liberty of thought and action. A revolt against religious practice of following dogmas found its articulation in heterodox sects.
- The emergence of territorial identities accelerated the process of socio-political and economic changes.
- The elite class, disillusioned with the system in place, began to move in protest towards the heterodox religions blossoming in Magadha or middle Ganges plains.
- As the Vedic religion was not fully organized, its reach did not permeate into the society and hence people did not find it difficult to follow the newly emerging religious sects.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT
