Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2018 GS-I
Question

Which of the following is a Samhita of Shukla Yajurveda?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Vajasanami

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Vajasanami”.
Vajasanami is a Samhita of Shukla Yajurveda.

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