Indian philosophy: What are the Upanishads? Identify the nature/position of the Upanishads within the Vedic corpus. Choose the correct option.
General Knowledge
Indian History
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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APhilosophical texts forming the end of the Vedas (Vedānta)
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BLegal treatises (Dharmashastras)
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CEpic narratives (Itihasa)
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DPuranic mythologies
Answer
Correct Answer: Philosophical texts forming the end of the Vedas (Vedānta)
Explanation
Concept
- The Upanishads are philosophical dialogues/teachings that conclude the Vedic Samhitas and Brahmanas, hence called Vedānta.
Final AnswerPhilosophical texts forming the end of the Vedas (Vedānta)