Which among the following is the oldest Veda?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Rigveda
Explanation:
· The Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas and one of the oldest extant texts in any Indo-European language.
· It was composed roughly between 1500–1200 BCE during the Early Vedic period.
· It consists of 1,028 hymns (Suktas) organized into 10 books (Mandalas).
Information Booster:
· The famous Gayatri Mantra is found in the 3rd Mandala of the Rigveda.
· It primarily contains prayers and hymns to deities like Indra, Agni, and Varuna.
· The 10th Mandala contains the Purusha Sukta, which mentions the four Varnas.
Additional Knowledge:
· Samaveda – Known as the Veda of Melodies/Chants; the root of Indian Classical Music.
· Yajurveda – Deals with rituals and sacrificial formulas.
· Atharvaveda – Contains charms, spells, and information on traditional medicine.