18 Questions
Who is one of the well-known rishis associated with the Rig Veda?
Vasistha
Which god is NOT considered a prominent deity in the Rig Veda?
Brahma
What does 'Yajur' mean in the context of the Yajur Veda?
Sacrifice
Which Veda is mostly concerned with rites and mantras of different sacrifices?
Yajur Veda
What does 'Sama' mean in the context of the Sama Veda?
Melody
How many original verses are there in the Sama Veda out of a total 1875 verses?
75
Which Veda is considered the oldest known literature in India?
Rig Veda
Who is considered the author of the Vedas according to Hindu culture?
Rishis
Which Veda explores philosophical themes related to the nature of the Absolute (Brahman)?
Yajur Veda
What does the word 'Veda' literally mean?
Knowledge
Which concept is emphasized as the key to liberation in the Upanishads?
Knowledge of Brahman
What is the main philosophical theme explored in the Upanishads?
Nature of the soul
Which Veda is known as the book of Chants?
Sama Veda
Who are the two rishis traced as the source of the Atharva Veda?
Atharvah and Angiras
What is another name for the Atharva Veda?
Brahma Veda
Which Veda contains detailed information about the family, social, and political life of the later Vedic period?
Atharva Veda
Which Vedas have their own Brahmana books?
Rig Veda and Atharva Veda
What does the word Upanishad mean?
"Sitting down nearby"
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