Question

Assertion (A): Upnayan Samsakara was conducted at the age of 8, 11, 12 and 15 years respectively for Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras.
Reason (R): Upnayan Samsakara marked the transition from infancy to childhood and also a formal initiation into education. Choose the most appropriate answer:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Remember that Upnayan Samskara is a rite of passage marking the start of formal education and spiritual initiation, not a transition from infancy to childhood.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D