NCERT Class 6 History — Chapter 6: New questions and ideas

With reference to the life of Siddhartha (Gautama Buddha), consider the following statements: 1. He belonged to a small gana known as the Sakya gana. 2. He was a brahmin by birth who renounced his status to seek knowledge. 3. He attained enlightenment under a peepal tree at Sarnath. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The term ‘Tanha’ used in the teachings of the Buddha refers to:

Consider the following statements regarding the teachings of the Buddha: 1. He taught in the Sanskrit language to ensure purity of the message. 2. He believed that the results of our actions (karma) affect us both in this life and the next. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which one of the following ancient texts contains the famous story of the "Wise Beggar" (Shaunaka and Abhipratarin)?

With reference to the Upanishadic thinkers, consider the following statements: 1. Most Upanishadic thinkers were men, especially brahmins and rajas. 2. Gargi was a woman thinker famous for her learning who participated in royal court debates. 3. Satyakama Jabala was a famous thinker named after his mother, who was a slave woman. 4. Poor people were strictly prohibited from ever participating in discussions on philosophy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?