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Moral Thinkers & PhilosophersEXAMINEYear 202510 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
What are the major teachings of Mahavir? Explain their relevance in the contemporary world.
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Bentham, Mill, Gandhi, Tagore, Ambedkar.
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: Lord Mahavira Teachings, Ahimsa (Non-Violence), Anekantavada (Many-Sided Reality)
Recurring Theme Trend: “Lord Mahavira Teachings”
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