Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

‘Purusha Sukta’ is a hymn from which Veda?

Options:

Atharvaveda

Yajurveda

Rigveda

Samaveda

Correct Answer:

Rigveda

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Rigveda

"Purusha Sukta" is a sacred hymn from the Rigveda, an ancient Indian collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns. It is a poetic and philosophical composition that describes the cosmic creation and the origin of the universe from the cosmic being, Purusha. The hymn is revered in Hinduism and is often recited during religious ceremonies and rituals.