Consider the following statements:1.The Vedas are categorized under smriti of the Hindu sacred texts.2.Upanishads are also known as the Vedanta.3.Advaita Vedanta philosophy emphasizes on the illusory nature of the transient phenomenal world around us, and puts forth the idea that the brahman is the only and ultimate real. How many of the above statements are correct?

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Vedas are categorized under smriti of the Hindu sacred texts.
2.Upanishads are also known as the Vedanta.
3.Advaita Vedanta philosophy emphasizes on the illusory nature of the transient phenomenal world around us, and puts forth the idea that the brahman is the only and ultimate real.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. Hindu scriptures are broadly classified in two categories: shruti (“the revealed”) and smriti (“the remembered”). The first category is considered to be the most authoritative and consists of the four Vedas (Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva) and accompanying texts.

Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Upanishads are also known as the Vedanta as they signal the end of the total Veda. Advaita Vedanta philosophy emphasizes on the illusory nature of the transient phenomenal world around us, and puts forth the idea that the brahman is the only and ultimate real.

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