Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The main collections of Vedic hymns are called Upanishads.
2.The Yajur Vedic Samhita is the earliest text.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The main collections of Vedic hymns are called Samhitas.

  • The Rig Vedic Samhita is the earliest text. The Rig Veda is dated to between 1500 and 1000 BCE.
  • The Rig Veda contains 10 books. Books 2 to 7 are the earliest and Books 1, 8, 9 and 10 are assigned to a later period.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

Blog
Academy
Community