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The 'Dharma' and 'Rita' depict a central idea of ancient Vedic civilisation of India. In this context, consider the following statements
1. 'Dharma' was a conception of obligation and of the discharge of one's duties to oneself and to others.
2. 'Rita' was the fundamental moral law governing the functioning of the universe and all it contained.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?


A) Only 1

B) Only 2

C) Both 1 and 2

D) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer:
B) Only 2


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