Which is the following is the correct chronological order of the four vedas viz Sam Veda, Atharva Veda, Rig Veda and Yajurveda?

Rig Veda, Sam Veda, Yajurveda, Atharvaveda

The correct answer is Option 2- Rig Veda, Sam Veda, Yajurveda, Atharvaveda

The four Vedas in the chronological order in which they were written are:

Rig Veda, Sam Veda, Yajurveda, Atharvaveda

The Vedas are a vast collection of ancient religious texts, considered the foundational texts of Hinduism. Composed in Vedic Sanskrit, they are considered the oldest surviving Indo-Aryan literature. They are revered as Shruti, meaning "that which is heard".

The Vedas comprise four major collections:
Rigveda: A collection of hymns praising various deities.
Samaveda: A collection of melodies used in rituals.
Yajurveda: A collection of formulas used by priests during rituals.
Atharvaveda: A collection of spells and charms for various purposes.