Match the LIST-I with LIST-II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

List I

i.Upsampada

ii.Vidyarambh

iii.Upnayan

iv.Samavartan

List II

a.Performed at the end of formal education in Hindus

b.Performed at the end of formal Buddhist education

c.Performed at the age of 5

d.Performed at the age of 8, 10 and 12 respectively for Brahmins, Kshatryas and Vaishyas

Ai-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a

Bi-d, ii-b, iii-a, iv-c

Ci-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a ✓ Correct

Di-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b

Correct answer: (C) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a

Explanation

Each ancient ceremony matches the stage or age at which it was performed.

Upsampada was performed at the end of formal Buddhist education.

Vidyarambh was performed at the age of five to begin learning.

Upnayan was performed at ages eight, ten and twelve for Brahmins, Kshatriyas and Vaishyas respectively.

Samavartan was performed at the end of formal education among Hindus.

Upanayana marked a boy's entry into studenthood under a teacher.

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