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With reference to the ashram system of ancient india, consider the following statements:

1. The word ashram meant a place to live and meditate.

2. Generally, women were to follow the ashram chosen by their husband.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

Statement 1 is not correct: In the ashram system of Ancient India the word ashram meant stage of life and not a place to live and meditate. It consisted of 4 ashrams Bramcharya, Grihashtha, Vanprastha and Samnyasa. Statement 2 is correct: Generally, women were not allowed to study the vedas or to choose an ashram. Hence, they were to follow the ashram chosen by their husband