Q. Which of the following text is contemporary to Vedas?

[A] Zend Avesta

[B] Pyramid texts

[C] Sumerian Literature

[D] Quran

Answer: A
Notes:

The Zend Avesta is a Persian/Iranian text of Zoroastrianism. This book speaks about the lands and gods of the people speaking the Indo-Iranian languages.  

  • It has references to the regions of northern and north-western parts of India. It has terms which show linguistic similarity with the Vedas.  
  • This text is indirect evidence that the early home of the Aryans was outside the Indian subcontinent. 

Source: Tamil Nadu state board. 

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