Which of the following are correct ?
A. Brahmanas explain Sacrificial Rituals
B. Upanishads contain Philosophical Ideas
C. Aranyakas are Forest Books
D. Yajurveda deals with Songs
E. Atharvaveda contains Spells and Charms
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c). The question tests the definition of Vedic literature components. Statement D is incorrect because the Samaveda, not the Yajurveda, is the Veda of melodies and songs.
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• Brahmanas: Prose texts explaining the meaning and performance of Vedic sacrifices.
• Upanishads: The 'Vedanta', focusing on the nature of Brahman, Atman, and moksha.
• Aranyakas: Composed for hermits living in forests, bridging rituals and philosophy.
• Samaveda: The source of Indian classical music, containing chants for priests.
• Yajurveda: Contains the formulas (yajus) recited during the performance of sacrifices.

• Atharvaveda: Contains 20 books of magical spells, charms, and medicinal information.
• Rigveda: The oldest Veda, consisting of 1,028 hymns (Suktas) divided into 10 Mandalas.
• Shruti: 'That which is heard'; refers to the core Vedic corpus considered divinely revealed.