Vedic Literature
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2003
Evidence Source
LinkID: HIS_ANC_2003_104 Ref: A.L. Basham, The Wonder That Was India
Match list-I (Veda) with list-II (Content) and select the correct answer:
List-I (Veda) List-II (Content) A. Rig Veda 1. Musical hymns B. Yajurveda 2. Hymns and rituals C. Samaveda 3. Charms and spells D. Atharvaveda 4. Hymns and prayers
| List-I (Veda) | List-II (Content) |
|---|---|
| A. Rig Veda | 1. Musical hymns |
| B. Yajurveda | 2. Hymns and rituals |
| C. Samaveda | 3. Charms and spells |
| D. Atharvaveda | 4. Hymns and prayers |
AI Quick Summary (View Answer)
Correct Option: A
Rig Veda contains hymns/prayers; Yajurveda rituals; Samaveda musical hymns; and Atharvaveda charms/spells.