SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 38

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 07 Feb 2025 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q38

Sukta was known as hymns of which of the following Vedic books?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Rigveda.

Sukta, meaning “well-said” or “hymn,” refers to the hymns of the Rigveda, the oldest of the four Vedic texts. The Rigveda is a collection of 1,028 Suktas, composed in praise of various deities such as Agni, Indra, Varuna, and Soma. These hymns reflect early Vedic religion, philosophy, and rituals, forming the foundation of Hindu spiritual thought. Arranged in ten Mandalas (books), the Suktas were chanted during sacrifices and ceremonies, playing a central role in Vedic culture and traditions.