"Let a female child be born somewhere else; here, let a male child be born"
The given statement is quoted from which ancient text?
A
Rig Veda
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B
Sama Veda
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C
Yajur Veda
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D
Atharva Veda
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Solution
The correct option is D Atharva Veda This statement is mentioned in Atharva Veda.
This shows that women were not preferred even in the ancient times.
Women have always been the victim in the society, but there are instances where women also emerged as leaders.