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UPSC 2018: With reference to the history of ancient India, Mahavira and Buddha were contemporaries. However, their important differences included
(a)The caste system and social equality were advocated by both of them respectively
(b)One condemned violence in any form while the other permitted it in certain circumstances
(c)Buddha's followers were organized into monastic communities while Mahavira's followers were not
(d)In their respective approach to salvation, one believed in severe austerity while the other did not believe in it
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) In their respective approach to salvation, one believed in severe austerity while the other did not believe in it
Three developments laid the groundwork for English education: the Charter Act 1813 earmarked funds for ‘modern’ learning, the General Committee of Public Instruction (1823) decided how to spend the grant, and the Orientalist-Anglicist controversy (1820s-30s) culminated in Macaulay’s Minute favouring English. Hence all three statements are relevant. ([testbook.com](https://testbook.com/question-answer/which-of-the-following-led-to-the-introduction-of--5f3681bdbffb4d0d16b17d0c?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2018, GS Paper 1, as Question 76. It falls under Modern History > British Administration & Economic Policies.
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