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Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2001 GS-I
Question

Match the following list-I and list-II and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I - List-II

A. Rigveda - 1. Musical hymns
B. Yajurveda - 2. Hymns and rituals
C. Samaveda - 3. Charms and spells
D. Atharvaveda - 4. Hymns and prayers

Code:
A B C D

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: 4 2 1 3

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “4 2 1 3”.
A. Rigveda - 4. Hymns and prayers
B. Yajurveda - 2. Hymns and rituals
C. Samaveda - 1. Musical hymns
D. Atharvaveda - 3. Charms and spells

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