Match the LIST-I with LIST-II LIST-I (Rituals) LIST-II (Performed for) A.…

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Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Rituals)

LIST-II (Performed for)

A. Upasampada

I. Performed at the end of formal education in Hindus

B. Vidyarambh

II. Performed at the end of formal Buddhist education

C. Upnayan

III. Performed at the age of 5

D. Samavartan

IV. Performed at the age of 8, 10 and 12 respectively for Brahmins, Kshatryas and Vaishiyas

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A.

    A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

  2. B.

    A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III

  3. C.

    A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

  4. D.

    A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

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Correct answer: C

The correct matching is A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I. Upasampada corresponds to the end of formal Buddhist education (A-II). Vidyarambh is the initiation ritual performed at age 5 for learning (B-III). Upnayan is the sacred thread ceremony conducted at ages 8, 10, and 12 for Brahmins, Kshatriyas, and Vaishyas respectively (C-IV). Samavartan marks the conclusion of formal education in Hinduism (D-I).

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