Which of the following books are often known as later Vedic?

Samaveda

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Atharvaveda

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Yajurveda

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Rigveda

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Solution

The correct options are
A Samaveda
B Atharvaveda
C Yajurveda
There are four Vedas- Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda and Atharvaveda. Rigveda is the oldest Veda, and was written 3500 years ago. Samaveda, Yajurveda and Atharvaveda were written after the Rigveda and are often known as later Vedic literature.

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