Which of the following Indian literature was the earliest known works?
A
Puranas
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B
Rig Veda
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C
Sama Veda
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D
Rajtrangini
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Solution
The correct option is C Rig Veda Answer - (B) Rig Veda
Rig Veda is the earliest known works written in roughly 1500 -1100 BCE. Sam Veda is the third of four Vedas composed around 1200 BCE. Puranas were written in the 2nd century. Rajtrangini was written in the 12th century so Rig Veda is the earliest known works in Indian literature.