HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Question
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 & 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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Detailed explanation-1: -Smriti Literature is the entire body of the post-Vedic Classical Sanskrit literature and consists of Vedanga, Shad darsana, Puranas, Itihasa, Upveda, Tantras, Agamas, Upangas.
Detailed explanation-2: -Smriti, (Sanskrit: “Recollection”) that class of Hindu sacred literature based on human memory, as distinct from the Vedas, which are considered to be Shruti (literally “What Is Heard”), or the product of divine revelation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Shruti works are considered to have been heard and transmitted by earthly sages, as contrasted to Smriti, or that which is remembered by ordinary human beings. Though Shruti is considered to be the more authoritative, in practice the Smriti texts are more influential in modern Hinduism.
Detailed explanation-4: -Shruti is “that which has been heard” and is canonical, consisting of revelation and unquestionable truth, and is considered eternal. It refers mainly to the Vedas themselves. Smriti is “that which has been remembered” supplementary and may change over time.