Which of the following statement are correct

A. The concluding portion of Taittiriya Aranyaka constitutes the Taittiriya Upanishad and the Maha-Narayan Upanishad.

B. The Kathaka Upanishad belongs to Black Yajurveda.

C. The Isa Upanishad forms the concluding chapter of the Vajasaneyi Samhita

D. The Svetasvatara Upanishad belongs to the Black Yajurveda.

E. The Taittiriya Samhita is known in two recensions of the Kanva and Madhyandina schools.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is A, B, C and D only.Key Points

• The concluding portion of Taittiriya Aranyaka constitutes the Taittiriya Upanishad and the Maha-Narayan Upanishad. Statement A is correct.
  • The Taittiriya Aranyaka is a part of the Krishna Yajurveda, which is one of the four Vedas.
  • It is a collection of ritual texts and philosophical treatises.
  • The concluding portion of the Taittiriya Aranyaka contains the Taittiriya Upanishad and the Maha-Narayan Upanishad.
  • The Taittiriya Upanishad is one of the oldest and most important Upanishads.
  • It deals with the nature of Brahman and Atman, and the relationship between the individual soul and the Universal Soul.
  • The Maha-Narayan Upanishad is a shorter Upanishad that focuses on the worship of Narayana, a form of Vishnu.
• ​The Kathaka Upanishad belongs to Black Yajurveda. Statement B is correct.
  • The Kathaka Upanishad is also a part of the Krishna Yajurveda. It is one of the shorter Upanishads, but it is very influential.
  • The Katha Upanishad tells the story of Nachiketas, a young boy who asks Yama, the god of death, about the meaning of life and death.
  • The Upanishad explores the themes of karma, reincarnation, and liberation.
• The Isa Upanishad forms the concluding chapter of the Vajasaneyi Samhita. Statement C is correct.
  • The Isa Upanishad is a part of the Shukla Yajurveda, which is the other major branch of the Yajurveda.
  • It is a very short Upanishad, but it is one of the most important.
  • The Isa Upanishad is a hymn to the supreme being, called Brahman.
  • It emphasizes the importance of living a simple and unselfish life.
• The Svetasvatara Upanishad belongs to the Black Yajurveda. Statement D is correct.
  • The Svetasvatara Upanishad is a part of the White Yajurveda.
  • It is one of the longest Upanishads, and it is known for its philosophical discussions on the nature of Brahman and Atman.
  • The Svetasvatara Upanishad also emphasizes the importance of meditation and yoga as paths to liberation.
• The Taittiriya Samhita is known in two recensions of the Kanva and Madhyandina schools. Statement E is incorrect.
  • The Taittiriya Samhita is known in three recensions, not two.
  • The third recension is called the Vaikhanasa recension.
  • The Vaikhanasa recension is the smallest of the three recensions, and it is not as well-known as the Kanva and Madhyandina recensions.