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Q · Literary Sources AncientMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements about Smriti literature: Manusmriti is one of the earliest Smriti texts. Smriti literature includes the Mahabharata and Ramayana. Smriti means “that which is remembered.” Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
TopicLiterary Sources Ancient
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Smriti includes epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana, Dharma Shastras like Manusmriti. Shruti is heard; Smriti is remembered.
Final Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 3