Chandogya and Brihadaranyaka are what type of texts?
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Correct answer: Upanishads
The Chandogya Upanishad and the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad are among the major early Upanishadic texts. They discuss philosophical questions concerning the self, ultimate reality, knowledge and the meaning of ritual. They are not Puranas, epics or Jataka stories, which belong to different literary and religious traditions. Hence, option A is the correct classification.
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Upanishads
Why is this the correct answer?
The Chandogya Upanishad and the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad are among the major early Upanishadic texts. They discuss philosophical questions concerning the self, ultimate reality, knowledge and the meaning of ritual. They are not Puranas, epics or Jataka stories, which belong to different literary and religious traditions. Hence, option A is the correct classification.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 History question. Chapter: Writing and City Life. Topic: Development and uses of writing.
