Question

Which is the oldest Code of Law in India?

Options

• Naradasmriti

• Manusmriti

• Vedasmnti

• Prasarsmriti

Answer 1

Manusmriti

Explanation:

The Manusmriti is an ancient legal text among the many Dharmastras of Hinduism. It was one of the first Sanskrit texts translated during the British rule of India in 1794, by Sir William Jones, and used to formulate the Hindu law by the colonial government.