{"id":348358,"date":"2025-10-18T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T05:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=348358"},"modified":"2025-10-18T12:26:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T06:56:43","slug":"upsc-prelims-marathon-18-october-later-vedic-age-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-marathon-18-october-later-vedic-age-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Prelims Marathon 18 October &#8211; Later Vedic Age &#8211; 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"background-color: var(--global--color-background); color: var(--global--color-primary); font-family: var(--global--font-secondary); font-size: var(--global--font-size-base);\">Dear Friends,<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We are posting <strong>prelims marathon MCQs<\/strong> for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. <strong>Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 18 October <\/strong><strong>Later Vedic Age<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. <strong>Best UPSC institute In Delhi,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the Prelims Marathon archive &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/prelims-marathon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here,<\/a><\/p>\n <div class=\"main_quiz_col\">\r\n <a href=\"?quiz_ready=start\" class=\"quiz_ready\">Start Quiz<\/a>\r\n <div class=\"marks_box\">\r\n <h5>Marking Pattern<\/h5>\r\n <p><strong>Correct Answer : <\/strong> 2<\/p>\r\n <p><strong>Wrong Answer : <\/strong> -0.66<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"right-col-quiz\" style=\"display:none;\">\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n <div class=\"questions_sign\">\r\n <div class=\"sign_col\">\r\n <span class=\"green answered\"><\/span> Answered\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sign_col\">\r\n <span class=\"red not_answered\"><\/span> Not Answered\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sign_col\">\r\n <span class=\"magenta marked_for_review\"><\/span> Marked For Review\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sign_col\">\r\n <span class=\"grey not_visited\"><\/span> Not Visited\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    function goBack(){\r\n\r\n   window.history.back();\r\n\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n <div id=\"question_navigation_area\">\r\n <div class=\"card\">\r\n <h5 class=\"card-header\">CHOOSE A QUESTION<\/h5>\r\n <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n \r\n \r\n <ul class=\"navigation_btns owl-carousel owl-theme\" id=\"owl-demo\">\r\n <div class=\"for_scroll\">\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head1\" class=\"nav1\"><button id=\"question1\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"1\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>1<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head2\" class=\"nav2\"><button id=\"question2\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"2\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>2<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head3\" class=\"nav3\"><button id=\"question3\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"3\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>3<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head4\" class=\"nav4\"><button id=\"question4\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"4\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>4<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head5\" class=\"nav5\"><button id=\"question5\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"5\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>5<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head6\" class=\"nav6\"><button id=\"question6\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"6\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>6<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head7\" class=\"nav7\"><button id=\"question7\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"7\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>7<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head8\" class=\"nav8\"><button id=\"question8\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"8\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>8<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head9\" class=\"nav9\"><button id=\"question9\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"9\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>9<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <li class=\"item\"><a href=\"#question_head10\" class=\"nav10\"><button id=\"question10\" name=\"navigation\" goto=\"10\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-num-val\"><span>10<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/li>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"btn-submit reset_sbmit\">\r\n <input type=\"button\" class=\"ays_finish action_button end_quiz\" id=\"wpq_finish\" value=\"Finish Test\"\/>&nbsp;&nbsp;<input type=\"reset\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Reset Test\" value=\"Reset Test\" class=\"ays_reset action_button\" id=\"ays_reset\" \/><\/div>\r\n \r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"left-col-quiz\" style=\"display:none;\"> \r\n <div class=\"question-listing\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"question_number\">\r\n<div class=\"timer_sec\">\r\n <label>Time Left :<\/label><span id=\"wpq_timer\" style=\"visibility:hidden;\">5<\/span><span id=\"timer\"><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n <form>\r\n <div class=\"quest_list_type\">\r\n <div class=\"quiz_slider\">\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head1 active\" data-quiz-id=\"348359\" id=\"question_head1\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 1<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-348359\" class=\"post-348359 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-bilateral-relations entry\">\r\n \r\n With reference to the political developments of the Later Vedic Age, consider the following statements:<br> 1.\tThe transition from Jana (tribe) to Janapada or Rashtra (territorial state) was marked by the decline of the king&#8217;s authority, who was now supported only by the Ratnins. <br>2.\tThe king&#8217;s sacrifices, such as Rajsuya and Ashwamedh, were primarily intended to control the tribe (Jana) rather than for its welfare. <br>3.\tThe emergence of standing armies was a defining feature of the consolidation of territorial kingdoms in the core Later Vedic region. <br>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 only8611\">\r\n <input id = \"1 only8611\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_348359[]\" data-radio=\"348359\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 only8611\">\r\n <input id = \"2 only8611\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_348359[]\" data-radio=\"348359\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 3 only8611\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 3 only8611\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_348359[]\" data-radio=\"348359\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>1 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 and 3 only8611\">\r\n <input id = \"2 and 3 only8611\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_348359[]\" data-radio=\"348359\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>2 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous disabled\" id=\"348359\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"348359\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"348359\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_348359\" id=\"348359\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"348359\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head2 \" data-quiz-id=\"348360\" id=\"question_head2\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 2<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-348360\" class=\"post-348360 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n With reference to the four-fold varna system during the Later Vedic Age, consider the following statements: <br>1.\tThe system is discussed in the Purushsukta of the 10th Mandala, which was compiled in the Later Vedic Period. <br>2.\tThe classification was strictly hereditary and birth-based, making social mobility impossible for the lower three Varnas. <br>3.\tThe Upnayana Sanskara (Sacred Thread ceremony) was a privilege reserved only for the male members of the Brahmana and Kshatriya Varnas, qualifying them as Dwija. <br>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 only2556\">\r\n <input id = \"1 only2556\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_348360[]\" data-radio=\"348360\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 2 only2556\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 2 only2556\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_348360[]\" data-radio=\"348360\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>1 and 2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"3 only2556\">\r\n <input id = \"3 only2556\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_348360[]\" data-radio=\"348360\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1, 2 and 32556\">\r\n <input id = \"1, 2 and 32556\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_348360[]\" data-radio=\"348360\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>1, 2 and 3 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"348360\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"348360\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"348360\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_348360\" id=\"348360\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"348360\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head3 \" data-quiz-id=\"348361\" id=\"question_head3\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 3<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-348361\" class=\"post-348361 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-bilateral-relations entry\">\r\n \r\n Consider the following statements regarding the economy and material culture of the Later Vedic Age: <br>1.\tThe transition to an agricultural economy was characterized by the cultivation of new crops like Godhuma (wheat) and Sali (rice), alongside barley.<br> 2.\tThe earliest archaeological evidence of iron from sites like Ahichchatra and Atranjikheda is directly associated with the Painted Grey Ware (PGW) culture. <br>3.\tThe revenue officer responsible for collecting the mandatory tax, Bhaga, was known as the Samgrahitri. <br>Which of the statements given above are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 2 only8236\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 2 only8236\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_348361[]\" data-radio=\"348361\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 and 2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 and 3 only8236\">\r\n <input id = \"2 and 3 only8236\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_348361[]\" data-radio=\"348361\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 3 only8236\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 3 only8236\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_348361[]\" data-radio=\"348361\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>1 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1, 2 and 38236\">\r\n <input id = \"1, 2 and 38236\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_348361[]\" data-radio=\"348361\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>1, 2 and 3 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"348361\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"348361\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"348361\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_348361\" id=\"348361\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"348361\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head4 \" data-quiz-id=\"348362\" id=\"question_head4\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 4<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-348362\" class=\"post-348362 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n In the context of the shift in religious beliefs during the Later Vedic Age, which of the following is the most significant development? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The complete disappearance of the worship of Rig Vedic deities like Indra and Agni.9840\">\r\n <input id = \"The complete disappearance of the worship of Rig Vedic deities like Indra and Agni.9840\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_348362[]\" data-radio=\"348362\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>The complete disappearance of the worship of Rig Vedic deities like Indra and Agni. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The elevation of Prajapati to the status of the Supreme God, replacing the natural forces as the focus of rituals.9840\">\r\n <input id = \"The elevation of Prajapati to the status of the Supreme God, replacing the natural forces as the focus of rituals.9840\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_348362[]\" data-radio=\"348362\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>The elevation of Prajapati to the status of the Supreme God, replacing the natural forces as the focus of rituals. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The development of household-level sacrifices leading to the decline in the status of the Brahmana class.9840\">\r\n <input id = \"The development of household-level sacrifices leading to the decline in the status of the Brahmana class.9840\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_348362[]\" data-radio=\"348362\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>The development of household-level sacrifices leading to the decline in the status of the Brahmana class. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The complete absence of any reference to idol worship or magic and omens in the religious literature.9840\">\r\n <input id = \"The complete absence of any reference to idol worship or magic and omens in the religious literature.9840\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_348362[]\" data-radio=\"348362\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>The complete absence of any reference to idol worship or magic and omens in the religious literature. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"348362\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"348362\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"348362\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_348362\" id=\"348362\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"348362\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head5 \" data-quiz-id=\"348363\" id=\"question_head5\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 5<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-348363\" class=\"post-348363 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n With reference to social practices in the Later Vedic Age, consider the following pairs: <br>Later Vedic Practice\/Concept\tAssociated Feature <br>I. Gotra Exogamy\tPractice supported by the appearance of the institution of Gotra. <br>II. Niyoga\tPractice of a woman having relations with her deceased husband&#8217;s brother, which was not supported in this period. <br>III. Gargi and Maitreyi\tAccomplished women who enjoyed high status despite the general degradation of women. <br>IV. Pushan\tGod whose status was elevated to become the patron of the Kshatriya Varna. <br> How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Only two3122\">\r\n <input id = \"Only two3122\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_348363[]\" data-radio=\"348363\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>Only two <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Only three3122\">\r\n <input id = \"Only three3122\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_348363[]\" data-radio=\"348363\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>Only three <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Only four3122\">\r\n <input id = \"Only four3122\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_348363[]\" data-radio=\"348363\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>Only four <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"Only one3122\">\r\n <input id = \"Only one3122\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_348363[]\" data-radio=\"348363\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>Only one <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"348363\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"348363\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"348363\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_348363\" id=\"348363\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"348363\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head6 \" data-quiz-id=\"348364\" id=\"question_head6\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 6<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-348364\" class=\"post-348364 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n Consider the following statements regarding the structure of the Vedic literature: <br>1.\tVedic literature is fundamentally divided into Shruti (divine revelation) and Smiriti (remembered by ordinary human beings). <br>2.\tEach of the four Vedas generally has four parts, but the entire corpus is divided into two sections: Karma Kanda and Gyana Kanda. <br>3.\tAranyakas and Upanishads are considered parts of the Karma Kanda as they focus on rituals and proper conduct. <br>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 only9691\">\r\n <input id = \"1 only9691\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_348364[]\" data-radio=\"348364\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 2 only9691\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 2 only9691\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_348364[]\" data-radio=\"348364\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>1 and 2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 and 3 only9691\">\r\n <input id = \"2 and 3 only9691\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_348364[]\" data-radio=\"348364\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>2 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1, 2 and 39691\">\r\n <input id = \"1, 2 and 39691\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_348364[]\" data-radio=\"348364\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>1, 2 and 3 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"348364\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"348364\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"348364\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_348364\" id=\"348364\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"348364\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head7 \" data-quiz-id=\"348365\" id=\"question_head7\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 7<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-348365\" class=\"post-348365 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n With reference to the Rigveda, consider the following statements: <br>1.\tMandalas 2-7 are the oldest part, known as &#8220;family books,&#8221; and were compiled by various families of seers. <br>2.\tMandala 9 is unique as it is dedicated entirely to the God Indra. <br>3.\tThe Nadi Stuti Sukta in Mandala 10 praises the rivers, considering Sarasvati as the most pious (Naditama, Devitama, Mahetama). <br>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 only5770\">\r\n <input id = \"1 only5770\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_348365[]\" data-radio=\"348365\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 3 only5770\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 3 only5770\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_348365[]\" data-radio=\"348365\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>1 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 and 3 only5770\">\r\n <input id = \"2 and 3 only5770\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_348365[]\" data-radio=\"348365\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>2 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1, 2 and 35770\">\r\n <input id = \"1, 2 and 35770\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_348365[]\" data-radio=\"348365\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>1, 2 and 3 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"348365\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"348365\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"348365\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_348365\" id=\"348365\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"348365\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head8 \" data-quiz-id=\"348366\" id=\"question_head8\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 8<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-348366\" class=\"post-348366 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n The legend of Satyakam Jabal found in the Chhandogya Upnishada is significant because it suggests which of the following social characteristics? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The endorsement of the Niyoga practice as a means of social security.8303\">\r\n <input id = \"The endorsement of the Niyoga practice as a means of social security.8303\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_348366[]\" data-radio=\"348366\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>The endorsement of the Niyoga practice as a means of social security. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The strict adherence to the Gotra system in matters of marriage and lineage.8303\">\r\n <input id = \"The strict adherence to the Gotra system in matters of marriage and lineage.8303\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_348366[]\" data-radio=\"348366\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>The strict adherence to the Gotra system in matters of marriage and lineage. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The presence of a stigma attached to being born to an unmarried mother, reflecting social rigidity.8303\">\r\n <input id = \"The presence of a stigma attached to being born to an unmarried mother, reflecting social rigidity.8303\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_348366[]\" data-radio=\"348366\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>The presence of a stigma attached to being born to an unmarried mother, reflecting social rigidity. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"The prevalence of Pratiloma marriage despite it not being sanctioned by the Vedas.8303\">\r\n <input id = \"The prevalence of Pratiloma marriage despite it not being sanctioned by the Vedas.8303\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_348366[]\" data-radio=\"348366\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>The prevalence of Pratiloma marriage despite it not being sanctioned by the Vedas. <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"348366\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"348366\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"348366\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_348366\" id=\"348366\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"348366\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head9 \" data-quiz-id=\"348367\" id=\"question_head9\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 9<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-348367\" class=\"post-348367 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n Consider the following statements: <br>1.\tThe Yajurveda is divided into Shukla (White) and Krishna (Black) versions, with the Black version including both mantras and prose explanations. <br>2.\tThe Shatpatha Brahmana, associated with the Yajurveda, is one of the most important later Vedic texts, describing the expansion of the Aryans towards the Eastern Gangetic Plains and the Purush Medha ritual. <br>3.\tThe Upveda for Yajurveda is Dhanur Veda, which was composed by Vishwamitra. <br>Which of the statements given above are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 only9509\">\r\n <input id = \"1 only9509\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_348367[]\" data-radio=\"348367\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 2 only9509\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 2 only9509\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_348367[]\" data-radio=\"348367\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>1 and 2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 and 3 only9509\">\r\n <input id = \"2 and 3 only9509\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_348367[]\" data-radio=\"348367\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>2 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1, 2 and 39509\">\r\n <input id = \"1, 2 and 39509\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_348367[]\" data-radio=\"348367\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>1, 2 and 3 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"348367\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked marked_review action_button_mark\" id=\"348367\" value=\"!\"\/>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Unmark from Review\" class=\"ays_unmarked unmark_reviewed action_button_mark\" id=\"348367\" value=\"!\" \/>\r\n <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Clear Answer\" class=\"removeAnswer ClearAnswer_348367\" id=\"348367\" >\u2715<\/a>\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Next\" name=\"next\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg next \" id=\"348367\"><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"wrapper ques_answers question_head10 \" data-quiz-id=\"348368\" id=\"question_head10\">\r\n <div class=\"ques_num\"><h5>Question No. 10<\/h5><\/div>\r\n <div id=\"post-348368\" class=\"post-348368 question type-question status-publish hentry q_category-ancient-and-medival-history entry\">\r\n \r\n With reference to the Later Vedic and Post-Vedic concepts of life goals, consider the following statements: <br>1.\tThe four Purusharthas (goals) are Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha, all of which were fully developed and codified during the Later Vedic Period. <br>2.\tThe Dharma Shastra refers to Sanskrit texts defining morality and duty, stating that a person&#8217;s dharma was dependent on gender, marital status, varna, and ashram. <br>3.\tThe Ashramas (stages of life) associate Brahmacharya with the goal of Dharma, and Grihastha with the goals of Artha and Kama. <br>Which of the statements given above are correct? <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div data-type=\"quiz\" class=\"wp_quiz_question_options \">\r\n <div class=\"all_answers\">\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 2 only656\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 2 only656\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" name=\"ans_348368[]\" data-radio=\"348368\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">A<\/span>1 and 2 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"2 and 3 only656\">\r\n <input id = \"2 and 3 only656\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" name=\"ans_348368[]\" data-radio=\"348368\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">B<\/span>2 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1 and 3 only656\">\r\n <input id = \"1 and 3 only656\" type=\"radio\" value=\"C\" name=\"ans_348368[]\" data-radio=\"348368\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">C<\/span>1 and 3 only <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"radio\">\r\n <label for=\"1, 2 and 3656\">\r\n <input id = \"1, 2 and 3656\" type=\"radio\" value=\"D\" name=\"ans_348368[]\" data-radio=\"348368\"\/>\r\n <span class=\"options_select\">D<\/span>1, 2 and 3 <span class=\"checkmark\"><\/span>\r\n <\/label> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <div align=\"center\" class=\"navigation_buttons next_previw_btn\">\r\n <button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Previous\" name=\"previous\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg previous \" id=\"348368\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-left\"><\/i><span class=\"remove_mobile\"><\/span><\/button>\r\n <input type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Mark for Review\" class=\"ays_marked 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12px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n@keyframes sp-anime{\r\n 100%{\r\n transform:rotate(360deg);\r\n}\r\n}\r\n.is-hide{\r\n display:none;\r\n}\r\n}\r\ndiv#question_navigation_area .owl-dots{\r\n display:none;\r\n}\r\ndiv#question_navigation_area .owl-nav button{\r\n background:transparent !important;\r\n color:#000 !important;\r\n font-size:20px !important;\r\n}\r\n <\/style>\r\n <style>\r\n .right-col-quiz,.wp_basic_quiz_answer,.left-col-quiz,.wp_basic_quiz_answer,.ays_unmarked,#Quiz_res,.loader,.marked-text{\r\n display:none;\r\n}\r\n .ays_unmarked.unmark_reviewed,.wp_hidequestion_button,.next_previw_btn .removeAnswer{\r\n display:none;\r\n}\r\n <\/style>\r\n \n<p>For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. <strong>Best UPSC institute In Delhi,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the Prelims Marathon archive &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/prelims-marathon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here,<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 18 October Later Vedic Age For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive &#8211; click here, For schedule, refer&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/question\/with-reference-to-the-later-vedic-and-post-vedic-concepts-of-life-goals-consider-the-following-statements-1-the-four-purusharthas-goals-are-dharma-artha-kama-and-moksha-all-of-which-were-full\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">With reference to the Later Vedic and Post-Vedic concepts of life goals, consider the following statements: <br \/>1.\tThe four Purusharthas (goals) are Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha, all of which were fully developed and codified during the Later Vedic Period. <br \/>2.\tThe Dharma Shastra refers to Sanskrit texts defining morality and duty, stating that a person&#8217;s dharma was dependent on gender, marital status, varna, and ashram. <br \/>3.\tThe Ashramas (stages of life) associate Brahmacharya with the goal of Dharma, and Grihastha with the goals of Artha and Kama. <br \/>Which of the statements given above are correct?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-348358","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-prelims-marathon","category-public","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","views":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/348358","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/61"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=348358"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/348358\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=348358"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=348358"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=348358"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}