alleryAbout how many Upanishads are known?
A1008
B64
C12
D108
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 108
1. The text records that 108 Upanishads are known.
2. The first dozen or so are the oldest and most important, called mukhya or principal.
3. Twelve is only the principal group, not the full count.
_Source: Wikipedia, Upanishads, Lead section_
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