Paper 1 · Higher Education
UGC NET December 2022 (03.03.2023) Shift-II
Which of the following ancient texts relate to law?
- Grihya Sutra
- Nyaya Sutra
- Dharma Sutra
- Samkhya Pravachana Sutra
A1, 3 & 4 only
B1 & 3 only ✓ Correct
C1, 2, 3 & 4
D2 & 4 only
Correct answer: (B) 1 & 3 only — The texts relating to law are the Grihya Sutra and the Dharma Sutra, so the answer is 1 and 3.
Explanation
★The texts relating to law are the Grihya Sutra and the Dharma Sutra, so the answer is 1 and 3.
★The Grihya Sutras describe the ceremonies marking each stage of an individual's life.
★They cover personal and social conduct, which is item 1.
★The Dharma Sutras are the guidebooks of dharma.
★They contain guidelines for individual and social behaviour and personal civil and criminal law, which is item 3.
★The Nyaya Sutra and Samkhya Pravachana Sutra deal with philosophy, not law.
★So the answer is items 1 and 3.
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