By which of the following names are the prayers written in Rigveda known?

Correct option is C

The Correct Answer is Sukta.

Explanation:

• The prayers or hymns in the Rigveda are called Suktas.
• Sukta means "well said" or "hymn" and refers to a collection of praises or prayers dedicated to deities.
• These Suktas are composed in Sanskrit and form the main content of the Rigveda.

Key Points:

• Rigveda contains Suktas, which are hymns to various deities.
• The Suktas are sacred prayers recited during rituals.
• These hymns are part of the Vedic tradition of spiritual practices.

Additional Information:

• Kavya refers to classical Sanskrit poetry, not specific to the Vedas.
• Shloka refers to a verse or stanza, commonly found in many Hindu scriptures.
• Richa is another term for verse in Vedic literature, but Sukta specifically refers to the hymn in Rigveda.