Match List-I with List-II
| List-I (Veda) | List-II (Main contents) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | Rigveda | (I) | Formulas and rules for performing sacrifices |
| (B) | Samaveda | (II) | Charms and spells |
| (C) | Yajurveda | (III) | Hymns in praise of the gods |
| (D) | Atharvaveda | (IV) | Verses set to melodies for chanting |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
(A) Rigveda — this matches (III) Hymns in praise of the gods, such as Agni, Indra and Soma.
(B) Samaveda — this matches (IV) Verses set to melodies for chanting.
(C) Yajurveda — this matches (I) Formulas and rules for performing sacrifices.
(D) Atharvaveda — this matches (II) Charms and spells, against illness and evil.