Which of the following ancient texts relate to law?

1.Grihya Sutra

2.Nyaya Sutra

3.Dharma Sutra

4.Samkhya Pravachana Sutra

A1, 3 & 4 only

B1 & 3 only ✓ Correct

C1, 2, 3 & 4

D2 & 4 only

Correct answer: (B) 1 & 3 only

Explanation

The texts touching on law and rules of conduct are the Grihya Sutra and the Dharma Sutra.

Statement 1, the Grihya Sutra, lays down rules for household rites and daily conduct.

Statement 3, the Dharma Sutra, sets out law, duty and social regulation.

Statement 2, the Nyaya Sutra, is a foundational work of logic, not law.

Statement 4, the Samkhya Pravachana Sutra, expounds Samkhya philosophy.

The Dharma Sutras later fed into the fuller Dharmashastra tradition.

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