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History GK · Q56

Vedic Age

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 56

Q56

Which of the following is the oldest of the Vedas?

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

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
The Rigveda is the oldest work, which Witzel states are probably from the period of 1900 to 1100 BCE. Witzel, also notes that it is the Vedic period itself, where incipient lists divide the Vedic texts into three (trayi) or four branches: Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva.