Question

Read the following statements:

Statement 1 (S1): The early Vedic literature is considered to be of divine origin and believed to be heard and transmitted by sages. Thus, it is known as Sruti Literature.

Statement 2 (S2): The later Vedic literature is believed to be heard and remembered by the humans. Thus, it is known as Smaran literature.

Select the appropriate option:

• A. S1: True; S2: True
• B. S1: True; S2: False
• C. S1: False; S2: True
• D. S1: False; S2: False

Answer 1

The correct option is B S1: True; S2: False

The early Vedic literature was also called the ‘Sruti Literature’, meaning ‘what is heard’. These are considered to be of divine origin and believed to be heard and transmitted by earthly sages. And the later Vedic literature is called the Smriti Literature, which are supposed to be heard and remembered by ordinary human beings.