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SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 71

SSC CPO - 23 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q71

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The collections of Vedic hymns or mantras are known as ______.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Samhita.

  • The Samhitas are the most ancient part of the Vedas, which are the most ancient Hindu and yogic texts.
  • The Samhitas contain mantras, prayers, litanies and hymns to God.
  • The Rigveda Samhita contains about 10552Mantras, classified into ten books called Mandalas.