Which among the following helped to define all the social duties of an individual in ancient India?

Vedas

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Bhagwad Gita

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Smritis

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Upanishads

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The correct option is C Smritis
The "Smritis" are the body of ancient sacred writings that contained traditional teachings based on the vedas. In ancient India, they extensively defined all the social duties of an individual. Some of the well known smritis are Manusmriti, Naradasmriti, and Yajnavalkyasmriti.

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