Match List I (Veda) with List II (description). Choose the correct answer.

List I

i.Rigveda

ii.Samaveda

iii.Yajurveda

iv.Atharvaveda

List II

a.The book of spells, roughly secular, linked with various arts and sciences

b.The book of ritual, a collection of prose mantras (yajus), done mainly by hotris

c.The book of chant, a collection of verses for liturgical purposes

d.The book of mantra, in praise of God, meant for plain living and high thinking

Ai-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d

Bi-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a ✓ Correct

Ci-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b

Di-b, ii-d, iii-c, iv-a

Correct answer: (B) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a

Explanation

The Rigveda is the book of mantras in praise of the deities, tied to plain living and high thinking.

The Samaveda is the book of chants, a collection of verses set for worship.

The Yajurveda is the book of ritual, gathering prose formulas used in sacrifice.

The Atharvaveda is the book of spells, broadly worldly and linked with many arts and sciences.

Together the four Vedas cover praise, song, ritual and everyday practical knowledge.

The Rigveda is the oldest and the source from which the others draw.

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