Multiple choice

According to McNeill, a Brahmin priest was expected to be able to recite at least one of the Vedas. The practice was essential for several centuries when the Vedas had not yet been written down. It must have had a selective effect, since priests would have been recruited from those able or willing to memorise long passages. It must have helped in the dissemination of the work, since a memorised passage can be duplicated many times.

Which one of the following can be inferred from the above passage?

  1. Reciting the Vedas was a Brahmin's obligation.

  2. The Vedic priest was like a recorded audio-cassette.

  3. McNeill studied the behaviour of Brahmin priests.

  4. Vedic hymns had not been scripted.

  5. Vedas were the most important scriptures of the Hindus.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Inference means something not stated, but implied. (1), (3) and (5) can be easily discarded. (4) is explicitly stated. Only (2) can be inferred.

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