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Which Veda is considered the oldest and most important in Hinduism?

• Atharva veda

• Sama veda

• Rig veda

• Yajur veda

What are two main branches of yajur veda

• Rigveda and Sama veda

• Shukla and krishna

• Mantra and brahmana

• Agni and soma

Which of the following is a key focus of the Yajurveda?

• Melodies and chants for singing

• Rituals and sacrificial formulas

• Charms and spells for magic

• Philosophical discussions on self-realization

When were the Upanishads composed?

• Around 3000 BCE

• Between 800 BCE and 500 BCE

• During the Mauryan Empire (322-185 BCE)

• In the 2nd Century CE

What is the meaning of "Tat Tvam Asi"?

• That is me

• You are that

• All is illusion

• Knowledge is power

The veda itself means

• Knowledge

• Period

• Hymns

• Song

What are the two subtypes of 'Archika'?

• prakriti gana &vikriti gana.

• samans &maathus.

• purvarchika &uttararchika

• aranya &aranya khanda.

How many types of gana are there?

• 8

• 10

• 4

• 2

Which of the following Vedas does NOT have a separate Āraņyaka?

• Rigveda

• Sama veda

• Atharva veda

• Yajur veda

What do the mantras in Atharvaveda mainly aim to do?

• Teach music

• Cure illness and bring happiness

• Perform farming activities

• Worship only gods of war