Q90
History of IndiaVedic Age
The oldest Veda was
- a.Rig Veda
- b.Sam Veda
- c.Atharva Veda
- d.Avesta
Answer: (A) Rig Veda
The Rigveda, with 10 mandalas of hymns mostly addressed to Indra, Agni and Varuna, is the oldest of the Vedas. The Samaveda arranges Rigvedic verses for chanting and is regarded as the root of Indian music. The Atharvaveda contains charms, spells and remedies and is the latest of the four. The Avesta is the scripture of the Zoroastrians of Iran, not a Veda, though its language is close to that of the Rigveda.