Q. Consider the following statements regarding “vedic literature”:
1.The Vedic texts were memorized and orally transmitted by Brahmins from generation to generation.
2.The earliest known written manuscripts of the Vedas date to the 10-11th century CE.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: The Vedas are four: Rig is the oldest and the others being Yajur, Sama and Atharva.
- The Vedic texts were memorized and orally transmitted by Brahmins from generation to generation.
- They were written down in the later period, after the introduction of writing.
- The earliest known written manuscripts of the Vedas date to the 10-11th century CE.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT
