Prelims 2023 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.47

Prelims • Paper 1 (GS) • 2023 • Q.47

Indian Culture

"Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects." The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?

2023 Prelims • Paper 1 (GS)

Q.46 Q.48

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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