Question

Within the Vedic corpus as a whole, which of the following are considered the oldest?

• A. Books 1–9 of the Rig Veda Samhita
• B. Books 2–7 of the Rig Veda Samhita
• C. Books 1–6 of the Rig Veda Samhita
• D. Book 10 of the Rig Veda Samhita

Hint:

The Rig Veda is the oldest of the four Vedas, and its ”family books” (2–7) are key to understanding ancient Indo-Aryan society.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Books 2–7 of the Rig Veda Samhita are referred to as the ”family books” and are considered the oldest within the Vedic corpus. These books are arranged