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The Upanishads are separated from the Brahmanas by treatises called __________

A. Vedas

B. Aranyakas

C. Epics

D. Puranas

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

It is contained within the Shatapatha Brahmana (Brahmana is a collection of ancient Indian texts with commentaries on the Vedas.), which is itself a part of Shukla Yajur Veda. Brihad means great. Aryanka means pertaining to the forest. Aranyaka in the Upanishadic context refers to a treatise to be read or expounded by anchorites in the quiet of the forest.

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