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History GK · Q140

Jainism And Buddhism

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 140

Q140

Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct related to the Manusmriti I. Smritis dealt with the performance of duties, customs and laws prescribed according to Dharma. II. Consists mainly of dialogues between the Buddha and his followers.

A.
Only I
Answer
B.
Only II
C.
Both I & II
D.
Neither I nor II

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Manusmṛti also spelled as Manusmriti, is an ancient legal text among the many Dharmasastras of Hinduism. It was one of the first Sanskrit texts to have been translated into English in 1776, by Sir William Jones, and was used to formulate the Hindu law by the British colonial government.