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Among the four Vedas, which of the following is considered as the oldest?

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The Rig Veda.

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The Yajur Veda.

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The Sama Veda.

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The Atharva Veda.

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Solution

The correct option is A The Rig Veda.
The Vedas are considered to be the oldest literature of Indian subcontinent. There are four Vedas. Among these, the Rigveda is the oldest.

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