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Hindu sacred texts: the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and their authority
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which of the following best describes the Shruti category of Hindu sacred texts?

  1. Texts that were composed by human authors and passed down through tradition
  2. Texts that are considered to be directly revealed or 'heard' by ancient sages
  3. Texts that contain stories about the lives of Hindu deities
  4. Texts that provide rules for daily worship and rituals
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✓ Answer: BTexts that are considered to be directly revealed or 'heard' by ancient sages
Award 1 mark for identifying Shruti as texts 'heard' or revealed to ancient sages (rishis). A is incorrect — this describes Smriti ('remembered') texts. C is incorrect — this describes the Puranas. D is incorrect — this describes the Agamas or ritual manuals.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

The Rig Veda primarily consists of:

  1. Instructions for performing Vedic sacrifices
  2. Hymns of praise addressed to various deities
  3. Philosophical dialogues between teachers and students
  4. Spells and charms for protection and healing
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✓ Answer: BHymns of praise addressed to various deities
Award 1 mark for identifying the Rig Veda as a collection of hymns (suktas) to deities such as Indra, Agni and Varuna. A is incorrect — this describes the Brahmanas and Yajur Veda. C is incorrect — this describes the Upanishads. D is incorrect — this describes the Atharva Veda.
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