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Which Veda is considered the oldest and most important?

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Rigveda है oldest of four Vedas and principal literary source for Early Vedic age. Samaveda adapts many Rigvedic verses for singing, Yajurveda provides sacrificial formulae, and Atharvaveda contains charms, healing material and themes of everyday life.

ARigveda
BYajurveda
CAtharvaveda
DSamaveda
Correct Answer: RigvedaYour Answer: A

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The Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas and the principal literary source for the Early Vedic age. The Samaveda adapts many Rigvedic verses for singing, the Yajurveda provides sacrificial formulae, and the Atharvaveda contains charms, healing material and themes of everyday life.

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