Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Vedic Period? The word ‘Veda’ is derived from the root ‘vid’, which means to know. The Yajur Veda is set to tune for the purpose of chanting during a sacrifice. The Vedic hymns were sung in praise of various gods and goddesses. The Rig Veda is the earliest of the four Vedas and it consists of 1028 hymns. Select the answer from the codes given below: Options: A . &nbsp2, 3, and 4 B . &nbsp1, 2, and 3 C . &nbspNone D . &nbsp1, 3, and 4

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Vedic Period?

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Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Vedic Period?

The word ‘Veda’ is derived from the root ‘vid’, which means to know.

The Yajur Veda is set to tune for the purpose of chanting during a sacrifice.

The Vedic hymns were sung in praise of various gods and goddesses.

The Rig Veda is the earliest of the four Vedas and it consists of 1028 hymns.

Select the answer from the codes given below:

Options:

A . 2, 3, and 4

B . 1, 2, and 3

C . None

D . 1, 3, and 4

Answer: Option D
Answer: (d)
The word ‘Veda’ is derived from the root ‘vid’, which means to know. In other words, the term ‘Veda’ signifies ‘superior knowledge’. The Vedic literature consists of the four Vedas – Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva. The Rig Veda is the earliest of the four Vedas and it consists of 1028 hymns.
The hymns were sung in praise of various gods. The Yajur Veda consists of various details of rules to be observed at the time of sacrifice. The Sama Veda is set to tune for the purpose of chanting during the sacrifice. It is called the book of chants and the origins of Indian music are traced in it. The Atharva Veda contains details of rituals.

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