Paper 1 · Higher Education
Which of the following is considered to be the oldest Veda?
AThe Sama Veda
BThe Yajur Veda
CThe Rig Veda ✓ Correct
DThe Atharva Veda
Correct answer: (C) The Rig Veda — The Rig Veda is considered the oldest Veda, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The Rig Veda is considered the oldest Veda, so that is the answer.
★The Rig Veda is a collection of hymns of praise.
★It is the earliest of the four Vedas.
★So the Rig Veda is considered the oldest Veda.
★The Sama, Yajur and Atharva Vedas came later.
★So the answer is the Rig Veda.
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