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Which Vedic text is one of the world’s oldest surviving collections of religious hymns?

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The question focuses on the historical relationship expressed in “Which Vedic text is one of the world’s oldest surviving collections of religious hymns?”. Its value lies in connecting Rigveda with the relevant chronology, institution, patronage, text, region or administrative function.

AArthashastra
BPuranas
CNatya Shastra
DRigveda
Correct Answer: RigvedaYour Answer: D

Explanation

The Rigveda is the earliest of the four Vedas and preserves a large collection of hymns composed in Vedic Sanskrit. It is among the oldest surviving religious texts, but “the world’s oldest collection” is too absolute because dating and comparison with other ancient textual traditions require qualification. Rigveda fits that evidence because it matches the specific chronology, agency and function contained in the question. A comparison with the alternatives is useful: Arthashastra, Puranas and Natya Shastra are genuine historical terms or names, but each belongs to a different office, patron, text, region or sequence. The compact memory link is therefore Rigveda together with the factual context above, not the isolated option letter.

Important Notes

  • Rigveda is linked to the precise agency, chronology or function stated in the question.
  • The key factual context is: The Rigveda is the earliest of the four Vedas and preserves a large collection of hymns composed in Vedic Sanskrit.
  • Do not confuse it with Arthashastra, which represents a different historical association.
  • Puranas and Natya Shastra should be checked by period and institutional role.

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Which Vedic text is one of the world’s oldest surviving collections of religious hymns?

Rigveda. The Rigveda is the earliest of the four Vedas and preserves a large collection of hymns composed in Vedic Sanskrit. It is among the oldest surviving religious texts, but “the world’s oldest collection” is too absolute because dating and comparison with other ancient textual traditions require qualification.

Which clue establishes Rigveda as the answer?

The decisive clue is the matching chronology, agency and function described in the stem.

What is the principal misconception to avoid?

Do not choose Arthashastra merely because it belongs to the same broad historical period.

How can this fact be used in a statement-based question?

Verify the person, period and function separately before accepting the complete statement.

What is Cultural History of India?

Cultural History of India covers the development of art, architecture, literature, music, dance, religion, and philosophy over thousands of years. It includes Vedic culture, Buddhist art, Mauryan and Gupta period art, medieval architecture (temples, mosques), Mughal culture, and Bhakti-Sufi movements. Cultural History is an important topic for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL exams.

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Major classical dance forms of India: Bharatanatyam (Tamil Nadu), Kathak (North India), Odissi (Odisha), Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh), Manipuri (Manipur), Kathakali (Kerala), Mohiniyattam (Kerala), and Sattriya (Assam). These are recognized by Sangeet Natak Akademi and are important for UPSC and SSC GK sections.

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