Which of the following is the oldest among the Vedas?

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Which of the following is the oldest among the Vedas?

  1. A.

    Yajurveda

  2. B.

    Samaveda

  3. C.

    Rigveda

  4. D.

    Atharvaveda

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Correct answer: C

The four Vedas are:

Rigveda (Oldest)
Yajurveda
Samaveda
Atharvaveda

The Rigveda contains the earliest Vedic hymns and is considered the oldest source of Vedic knowledge.

Answer: C) Rigveda (ऋग्वेद)

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