Q. Which of the following characterizes/characterize the Rigveda Samhita?
1.It is a collection of 1,028 hymns divided into 10 Mandalas.
2.Mandalas 2 to 7 are considered the oldest core family books.
3.The 10th Mandala contains the Purusha Sukta, mentioning the four Varnas for the first time.
Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1, 2 and 3

[D] None of the above

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: The Rigveda contains 1,028 hymns (Suktas) organized into 10 books (Mandalas).
  • Statement 2 is correct: Mandalas 2 through 7 (Family Books) represent the earliest stratum of compositions attributed to specific seer families (e.g., Vasishtha, Vishvamitra).
  • Statement 3 is correct: The Purusha Sukta in the 10th Mandala explicitly mentions the four-fold Varna system (Brahmana, Rajanya/Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra).
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