Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Ancient History

Question:

Match the Following:

Veda Description
1. Rigveda        a. Details about religious instructions
2. Samveda b. Spells against enemies, sorcerers, and diseases.
3. Yajurveda c. Hymns about religious rituals
4. Atharvaveda d. Hymns about mythology
Options:

1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b

1-a,2-b,3-c,4-d

1-b,2-a,3-c,4-d

1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b

Correct Answer:

1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1- 1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b

Rigveda - d. Hymns about mythology
Samveda - c. Hymns about religious rituals
Yajurveda - a. Details about religious instructions
Atharvaveda - b. Spells against enemies, sorcerers, and diseases

Rigveda: This is the oldest and most revered of the four Vedas. It primarily focuses on d. hymns about mythology, praising various gods and goddesses and narrating their stories.

Samveda: This Veda focuses on c. hymns about religious rituals. It contains melodies and chants specifically used during sacrificial ceremonies.

Yajurveda: This Veda deals with a. details about religious instructions. It includes formulas and mantras used by priests for proper performance of rituals.

Atharvaveda: This Veda differs from the others in content and is known for its b. spells against enemies, sorcerers, and diseases. It also includes charms and incantations for various purposes like healing, agriculture, and prosperity.