Consider the following statements in the context of the Vedas.
1.The Vedas are called Shruti.
2.The Rigveda consists of ten Mandalas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Both 1 and 2.
The Vedas are called Shruti because they are considered divine revelations heard by ancient sages, not composed by humans. The Rigveda, the oldest among the four Vedas, indeed consists of ten Mandalas (books), which contain hymns dedicated to various deities like Agni, Indra, and Varuna. These hymns were composed in Vedic Sanskrit and form the foundation of early Indian religious thought. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.