(a) i-C, ii-D, iii-B, iv-A
(b) i-B, ii-C, iii-D, iv-A
(c) i-D, ii-A, iii-C, iv-B
(d) i-A, ii-B, iii-D, iv-C
Which of the following form the earliest group of Upanishads, belonging
probably to the eighth century BC?
(i) Brihadaranyaka
(ii) Chandogya
(iii) Aitareya
(iv) Taittiriya
(v) Kausataki
(vi) Mandukya
(vi) Maitri
Choose the answer from the codes given below:
(a) All of them
(b) i, ii, iii, iv, v and vi
(e) i, ii, iii, iv and v
(d) iii, iv, v, vi and vii
What were the brahmodyas of the later Vedic period?
(a) Brahmin movements to protect their interests.
(b) Matrimonial alliances among different classes of priests.
(c) Penances performed to attain spiritual powers.
(d) Debates organised by rulers like king Janaka.
Match list I with list II and select the answer using the codes given below the
lists:
          List I                List II
       (Varnas)              (Gods)
       (i) Brahmins          (A) Indra, Varuna, Soma and Yama
       (ii) Kshatriyas       (B) Rudra, Maruts and Vasus
       (iii) Vaishyas        (C) Agni and Brihaspati
       (iv) Sudras           (D) Rudra, Savitri andUsha
                             (E)Push an
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