Consider the following statements: There are no parables in Upanishads.

Consider the following statements:

1. There are no parables in Upanishads.
2. Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect. The Upanishads do contain parables and stories used to illustrate philosophical concepts.
• Statement 2 is correct. The Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas.
  Possible Sources: Religious and historical texts on Indian scriptures.