Prelims 2016 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.50

Q.49 Q.51

Q.49 Q.51

Prelims • Paper 1 (GS) • 2016 • Q.50

Indian Culture

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:

The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism.

Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.

Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.

2016 Prelims • Paper 1 (GS)

Q.49 Q.51

Syllabus Connection

Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. (GS-I)

NCERT Connection

Ch.4: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings: Cultural Developments

History • Class 12 • Class 12 Themes of Indian History I

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