Which one of the following Vedas contains sacrificial formula?
A. Sama Veda
B. Rig Veda
C. Yajur Veda
D. Atharva Veda
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Yajurveda is a compound Sanskrit word, composed of yajus and veda. Michael Witzel interprets Yajurveda to mean a "knowledge text of prose mantras" used in Vedic rituals. Ralph Griffith interprets the name to mean "knowledge of sacrifice or sacrificial texts and formulas".Related Questions on Vedic Age
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B. Mahasabha and Ganasabha
C. Sabha and Samiti
D. Ur and Kula
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A. Tribal republic
B. Form of democracy
C. Monarchical government
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