History of Vedas Introduction
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Who is credited with codifying the single Vedic compendium into four Vedas?

  • Jaimini
  • Paila
  • Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa (correct)
  • Vaisampayana
  • What is the meaning of Shruti in relation to the Vedas?

  • Ancient scriptures
  • Written compilations in the beginning
  • Divine truths contained
  • Belonging to oral tradition (correct)
  • What is the term used to describe the division of each Veda into two parts?

  • Vedas and Upanishads
  • Sāṅskrit and vid
  • Apocryphal and paurusheya
  • Karma kanda and jnyan kanda (correct)
  • What does apocryphal (apaurusheya) mean in the context of the Vedas?

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    Who assisted Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa in compiling the Atharvaveda?

    <p>Sumantu</p> Signup and view all the answers

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