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The "dharma" and "rita" depict a central idea of ancient Vedic civilization of India. In this context, consider the following statements:

  1. 1.Dharma was a conception of obligations and of the discharge of one's duties to oneself and to others.
  2. 2.Rita was the fundamental moral law governing the functioning of the universe and all it contained. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: C. Both 1 and 2

Dharma in the Vedic context encompassed one's duties, social order, and righteousness, reflecting obligations towards oneself and society. Rita represented the cosmic order and natural law, the underlying principle that governed the universe and maintained its balance. Both concepts were fundamental to Vedic thought and practice.

Source: UPSC gs1 2011

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