Vedic Literature: Kalpa Vedanga and Sutras
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What are the three categories of Kalpa Vedanga literature?

  • Itihasa, Puranas, and Vedic systems
  • Srauta-sutra, Grhya-sutra, and Shulba-sutra
  • Mantra Samhita, Brahmanas, and Aranyakas
  • Srauta-sutra, Grhya-sutra, and Dharma-sutra (correct)

    • What is the name of the ancient science that originated from Shulba-sutra?

  • Astronomy
  • Geometry (correct)
  • Philosophy
  • Algebra

    • Which of the following Vedas occupies a prominent place?

  • Sama-Veda
  • Yajur-Veda
  • Atharva-Veda
  • Rg-Veda (correct)

    • Who is the author of Mahabhashya, a famous Vedic scholar?

    <p>Patanjali</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a category of Kalpa-sutras?

    <p>Itihasa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the famous Vedic grammarian who wrote Ashtadhyayi?

    <p>Panini</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the collective name of the Upanisad, Brahma-sutra, and Bhagavadgita?

    <p>Prasthanatrayi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who composed the Brahma-sutra or Sarirak-sutra?

    <p>Rishi Badarayana Vyasa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the six additional works in Vedic literature?

    <p>To aid in understanding the Veda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the form of the Kalpa Vedanga?

    <p>A aphoristic sutra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the Vedanga and the Vedic sacrifices?

    <p>The Vedanga is connected with the rituals and ceremonies of Vedic sacrifices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the international virtual university mentioned in the text?

    <p>Maharshi Vedvyas International Virtual University</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the Bhagavata Purana?

    <p>The concept of avatara and the description of various avataras</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis of the various systems of philosophy in India?

    <p>The Veda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the great philosophers associated with the Sutras?

    <p>Gautama, Kanada, Kapila, Patanjali, Jaimini, and Badarayana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of Purana literature on India?

    <p>It has made a great impact on the religious and spiritual mind of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of the various systems of philosophy in India?

    <p>They accept the authority of the Veda and have differences and attempts at synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the period of the tradition of philosophy in India?

    <p>It goes back to very early times</p> Signup and view all the answers

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