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Q2. Consider the following pairs: Sacred Architecture / Element Underlying Philosophical / Aesthetic Concept 1. Antarala The transitional space linking the human realm with the absolute deity. 2. Jagati The subterranean foundation symbolizes the unmanifested cosmos. 3. Mithuna sculptures Decorative motifs meant exclusively to ward off malevolent forces from sanctum sanctorum.

Q1. With reference to the evolution of socio-religious movements in ancient India during the 6th century BCE, consider the following statements: 1. The emergence of heterodox sects like Buddhism and Jainism was driven primarily by the transition from a pastoral economy to an iron-backed agrarian economy in the middle Gangetic valley. 2. While Buddhism completely rejected the concept of Karma to liberate individuals from ritualistic hierarchies, Jainism viewed Karma as a physical substance that contaminates the soul. 3. Both Buddhism and Jainism found extensive patronization among the Vaisyas because their foundational tenets actively opposed regular maritime trade and usury due to principles of non-violence.

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