Question

This ancient Indian collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns is one of the four sacred texts of Hinduism known as the Vedas. It is the most ancient of the $4$ and comprised $1,028$ hymns and $10,600$ verses, organized into $10$ books. Which Veda is this?

• A. Rig Veda
• B. Yajur Veda
• C. Sama Veda
• D. Atharva Veda

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Rig Veda

Rig Veda Samhita is the oldest Veda composed in around 1500 BCE. It is a collection of 1,028 Vedic Sanskrit hymns and 10,600 verses in all, organized into ten books. The Rigveda is said to be the Veda of mantra.