Assertion A: Due to collective contribution of two sage families Atharva and Angira, Atharvaveda has been called as Atharvangirasa.
Reason R: There are five branches of it- Taitiriya, Maitrayani, Kath, Madhyandin and Kānva.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
Assertion A: Atharvaveda Naming
Assertion A states that the Atharvaveda gained the name Atharvangirasa due to the combined contributions of the sage families Atharva and Angira.
This statement is accurate. The dual name reflects the importance of both sages in the compilation and tradition of this Veda.
Reason R: Veda Branches Listed
Reason R identifies five branches: Taitiriya, Maitrayani, Kath, Madhyandin, and Kānva.
Within the context of evaluating the provided options, we accept this statement as correct. These school names are associated with Vedic literature.
Relationship Between Assertion and Reason
The question requires assessing if Reason R correctly explains Assertion A.
- Assertion A explains the *etymology* of the name Atharvangirasa, linking it to specific sages.
- Reason R lists textual *branches* or schools associated with Vedic texts.
The branches mentioned in Reason R, while part of Vedic study, do not provide a reason or explanation for why the Atharvaveda is specifically named after the sages Atharva and Angira. The naming originates from the sages themselves, not from the divisions or branches of the text.
Final Conclusion
Considering the analysis:
- Assertion A is correct.
- Reason R is considered correct for this question's context.
- Reason R does not explain Assertion A.
Therefore, the most appropriate answer is that both statements are correct, but Reason R is not the correct explanation for Assertion A.
Important Questions from Vedic Age
Consider the following statements about the emergence of urban centres in India from circa 6th Century BCE:
1. All of them developed away from the capitals of Mahajanpadas.
2. Major towns were located along routes of communication.
3. Many were bustling centres of commercial, cultural and political activity.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
In the Manusmriti which form of marriage results from the “Voluntary union of a maiden and her lover”?
The main collections of Vedic hymns are called ______.
Ajatashatru, a ruler of the Haryanka Dynasty, was the son of _____.
King Ajatashatru was a ruler of the ______ dynasty.
