Multiple choice

Raja as 'Vismatta'(Devourer of peasants) and 'Brahmagopta'(protector of peasants) has been mentioned in which vedic text?

  1. Satapatha Brahamana

  2. Aitareya Brahamana

  3. Chhandogya Upanishad

  4. Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Aitareya Brahmana describes the king as a 'devourer of the people' (visamattah) and also as a 'protector of the people' (brahmagopta).