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Buddhism spread to several parts of India and beyond. - Sociology

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Question

Buddhism spread to several parts of India and beyond.

Options

  • True

  • False

MCQ
True or False

Solution

This statement is True.

Reasons:

  1. Buddhism spread to several parts of India and beyond because Buddhism gave great importance to the moral upliftment of human beings and directed people to lead moral lives.
  2. Buddhism insisted on virtues like charity, self-sacrifice, control over passions, and non-injury in thought and action.
  3. Buddhism is perceived as a 'protest religion'. Religious traditions opened their doors to all sections of society. Because of this, Buddhism was able to spread throughout India. 
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Indian Society - Exercises [Page 22]

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