Indian Culture General Studies MCQs


Q.  Which of the following are the four Vedas?
1. Rig Veda
2. Sama Veda
3. Yajur Veda
4. Aranyaka
Select the correct option from the codes given below:


a. Only 1 & 2
b. Only 2 & 3
c. Only 1, 2 & 3
d. 1, 2, 3 & 4


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There are in total four Vedas and every Veda generally is divided into four parts: the Samhita, the Brahmana, the Aranyaka, and the Upanishad. The four Vedas are: Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda.
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