Q. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

1. Yajur Veda Collection of hymns to be recited during rituals

2. Atharva Veda Collection of superstitions and magic spells

3. Sama Veda Prescribes rituals for different sacrifices

Select the correct statement from the options given below:

3 only

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1 and 2 only

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2 only

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1 and 3 only

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Solution

The correct option is C 2 only
Explanation:

Pair 1 is incorrectly matched. Rig Veda has a collection of hymns to be recited during rituals

Pair 2 is correctly matched. Atharva Veda has a collection of superstitions and magic spells

Pair 3 is incorrectly matched: Yajur Veda prescribes rituals for different sacrifices

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1. Yajur Veda	Collection of hymns to be recited during rituals
2. Atharva Veda	Collection of superstitions and magic spells
3. Sama Veda	Prescribes rituals for different sacrifices

Q. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? 1. Yajur Veda Collection of hymns to be recited during rituals 2. Atharva Veda Collection of superstitions and magic spells 3. Sama Veda Prescribes rituals for different sacrifices Select the correct statement from the options given below:

Q. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

1. Yajur Veda Collection of hymns to be recited during rituals

2. Atharva Veda Collection of superstitions and magic spells

3. Sama Veda Prescribes rituals for different sacrifices

Select the correct statement from the options given below: