History Vedic Age

Q. The term ‘Upanishad’ Literally implies

A
Wisdom
B
Knowledge
C
Sitting near
D
Recitation

Correct Answer

Sitting near

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    B)Both I and II are correct
    C)Only I is correct
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    A)Acharya Aridaman
    B)Padprabhu
    C)Arahnath
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    A)Nagpur
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    C)Jhansi
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    B)Dominion Status to India
    C)Control of Defence of India by the Indian National Government
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    A)Satnamis
    B)Jats
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    A)Nayar
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    A)Kumaranasan
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    B)Askini
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    A)Abul Fazl
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