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Q · Literary Sources AncientMedium · 45s
Which of the following are parts of the Shruti literature in Ancient India? 1. Vedas 2. Brahmanas 3. Aranyakas 4. Upanishads Select the correct answer:
TopicLiterary Sources Ancient
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Shruti means “that which is heard” — the most authoritative literature in Hindu tradition. Vedas are the oldest, followed by Brahmanas (ritual texts), Aranyakas (forest texts), and Upanishads (philosophical texts). All these together form Shruti literature.
Final Answer: Option C — 1, 2, 3 and 4