WBCS.LIVE practice question

How many stages of life did early Hindu philosophy determine?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. four
  2. three
  3. five
  4. two

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: four

Explanation: The correct answer is A. four. Early Hindu philosophy, as detailed in ancient texts like the Dharmashastras, Upanishads, and later the Manusmriti, identified four stages of life, collectively known as the Ashramas. These were intended to guide an individual’s duties and responsibilities across different phases of life. The Four Ashramas are: 1.Brahmacharya: Student life 2.Grihastha: Householder life 3.Vanaprastha: Hermit/Forest dweller life 4.Sannyasa: Renunciation