The word Gotra appeared for the first time in which of the following texts?

Rig Veda

The correct answer is Option 2- Rig Veda

The word "Gotra" appeared for the first time in the Rigveda, which is one of the oldest sacred texts of ancient Indian literature. The Rigveda is a collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns and is considered one of the oldest religious texts in the world. The concept of "Gotra" is mentioned in several hymns of the Rigveda and plays a significant role in Vedic rituals, lineage tracing, and social organization.