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72. Which one of the following four Vedas contains an account of magical charms and spells?

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a) Rig Veda

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b) Yajur Veda

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c) Sama Veda

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d) Atharva Veda

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Solution

The correct option is D
d) Atharva Veda

Ans 72 D

Explanation: The Atharvaveda is sometimes called the "Veda of magical formulas",[1] an epithet declared to be incorrect by other scholars

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