By which of the following names are the prayers written in Rigveda known?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Sukta.
The prayers written in the Rigveda are known as a Sukta. The term 'Sukta' means 'well-spoken' or 'hymn,' and it refers to the collection of verses composed in praise of various deities like Agni, Indra, Varuna, and others. Each Sukta is made up of several Richa (verses), which together form the oldest religious literature in the world. These hymns were composed in Vedic Sanskrit and were passed down orally for generations. The Rigveda, containing 1,028 Suktas, is the oldest and most important Veda, forming the foundation of Vedic tradition and Indian spiritual thought.