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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 33

SSC GD Constable (English) - 25 Jan 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q33

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What are the hymns of the Rigveda commonly referred to as?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. sukta.

  • The hymns of the Rigveda are called Sukta, which means "well-said".
  • The Rigveda contains over a thousand hymns, which are praises to various gods and goddesses. 
  • The hymns were composed by sages, known as rishis. 
  • The Vedas are the most ancient Hindu scripts, compiled around 1500-500 BCE. The language of the Vedas is Vedic Sanskrit. 
  • The Rigveda Samhita contains about 10,552 mantras, which are divided into ten books called Mandalas.