In Ancient India, Altars with combination of shapes like rectangles, triangles and trapeziums were used for :
a. Public worship
b. Household rituals
c. Both A and B
d. None of A, B, C

Solution:

We know that

An altar is a structure with an upper surface for the presentation of religious offerings, for sacrifices, or for other ritualistic purposes.

The geometry of Vedic period originated with the altars construction and fireplaces which are used for performing the rites.

For household rituals, circular and square altars were used whereas altars with shapes that are combinations of triangles, trapeziums and rectangles are used for public worship.

Therefore, the altars with combinations of shapes like rectangles, triangles and trapeziums were used for public worship.

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In Ancient India, Altars with combination of shapes like rectangles, triangles and trapeziums were used for : a. Public worship, b. Household rituals, c. Both A and B, d. None of A, B, C

Summary:

In Ancient India, Altars with combination of shapes like rectangles, triangles and trapeziums were used for public worship

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