Consider the following statements about Kumbh Mela of India: (i) It is the oldest recorded religious festival of the world. (ii) The earliest reference to Prayaga and bathing pilgrimage is found in t…

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Consider the following statements about Kumbh Mela of India: (i) It is the oldest recorded religious festival of the world. (ii) The earliest reference to Prayaga and bathing pilgrimage is found in the Rigveda Parishishta (supplement to the Rigveda). (iii) The frequency of one Purna Kumbh Mela every 12 years coincides with one revolution of Jupiter around the Sun (approx.). Which of the above statements are correct?

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(ii) and (iii) only

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Explanation: Official key gives (B), treating statement (i) as incorrect; statements (ii) and (iii) are standard facts (Rigveda Parishishta reference; Jupiter's ~12-year orbital period).

Answer: B. (ii) and (iii) only

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Answer: B. (ii) and (iii) only

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