Q. Consider the following statements regarding Rig Veda:
1. It has been included by the UNESCO in the list of literature signifying World Human Heritage.
2. The Rig Veda is a collection of 4000 hymns, divided into 10 Mandals.
Which of the statements above given is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

The Rig Veda is a collection of 1,028 hymns, divided into 10 Mandals (books).  

  • They are the earliest compositions and hence, they depict the life of the Early Vedic people in India.  
  • Recently, the Rig Veda has been included by the UNESCO in the list of literature signifying World Human Heritage.  
  • The priests related to the Rig Veda are Kotri or Motri, and the Upveda of the Rig Veda is the Ayurveda. 

Source: Poonam Dahaiya 

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