In the Vedic period, education was begun with which of the following?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Upanayana.
In the Vedic period, education formally began with the Upanayana ceremony. This was a sacred rite of passage marking the initiation of a young boy (usually from Brahmin, Kshatriya, or Vaishya varnas) into student life (Brahmacharya ashrama). After this ceremony, the student would begin learning under a guru in a Gurukul.
Other Options:
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Vanaprastha: The third stage of life in the Vedic ashrama system, where one withdraws from worldly duties and prepares for spiritual pursuits.
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Grihastha: The householder stage, where a person marries, raises a family, and fulfills societal duties.
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Niyoga: An ancient practice where a childless widow could beget children through a designated person (not related to education).