Multiple choice

“Mitakshra” is a famous ancient work of

  1. medicine

  2. linguistics

  3. law

  4. ethics
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mitakshra is a famous Hindu legal treatise written by Vijnaneshwara in the 11th century CE. It is a commentary on the Yajnavalkya Smriti and deals extensively with inheritance law, property rights, and family law. The Mitakshra school of Hindu law governs most of India except Bengal and Assam (which follow the Dayabhaga school). It is not related to medicine (A), linguistics (B), or ethics (D).

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