The four Vedas, together with their Brahmanas are also known as ______.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) Shruti
Explanation:
· The Vedas and their Brahmanas are classified under Shruti, which means “that which is heard”.
· Shruti is considered divine revelation and holds the highest authority in Hindu scriptures.
Information Booster:
· The four Vedas are Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda.
· Brahmanas are ritualistic texts attached to each Veda.
· Shruti is distinguished from Smriti, which means “that which is remembered”.
· Shruti includes Vedas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, and Upanishads.
· Vedas are written in Vedic Sanskrit.
· Shruti texts are anonymous and ageless.
Additional Information:
· Vedangas: Limbs of the Vedas, e.g., grammar, phonetics.
· Upavedas: Texts dealing with auxiliary subjects like Ayurveda.
· Puranas: Mythological and historical texts, part of Smriti.