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PYQ 2012Art And CultureGS1
Diff:Easy

Lord Buddha’s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called “Bhumisparsha mudra”. It symbolizes:

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PYQ 2012Art And CultureGS1
Diff:Standard

With reference to the history of Ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?
1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment
2. Indifference to the authority of Vedas
3. Denial of the efficacy of rituals

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