What is the collection of Vedic hymns or ‘mantras’ called?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Samhita.
The collection of Vedic hymns or ‘mantras’ is called the Samhitas. These form the earliest and most important part of the Vedas, which are the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism. The Samhitas include hymns, prayers, and invocations dedicated to various deities like Agni, Indra, Varuna, and Soma. Each Veda—Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda—has its own Samhita. These collections were orally transmitted for centuries and serve as the foundation of Vedic rituals, philosophy, and religious practices in ancient India.