Q. Rigveda, the oldest of the Vedas, chiefly contains
(a) Collection of hymns to gods
(b) Methods of Vedic yagnas
(c) Early Aryan culture
(d) Origin and works of Hindu gods
Ans: (a) Collection of hymns to gods
Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Collection of hymns to gods.
Rigveda, the oldest of the Vedas, chiefly contains a collection of hymns dedicated to various gods. It is an ancient Indian scripture composed in Vedic Sanskrit and is considered one of the oldest religious texts in the world.
The Rigveda consists of a collection of hymns, known as “suktas,” which are addressed to different deities of the Vedic pantheon. These hymns express praise, devotion, and reverence to the gods, and they often contain requests for blessings, protection, and prosperity.
The Rigveda consists of a total of 1,028 hymns, organized into ten books or mandalas. The hymns are composed in poetic form and are attributed to different rishis or sages. They cover various aspects of life, including cosmology, mythology, rituals, philosophy, and the relationship between humans and the divine.
While the Rigveda does provide insights into aspects of early Aryan culture (c) and contains references to the gods and their works, it primarily serves as a collection of hymns dedicated to the gods. It does not specifically focus on the methods of Vedic yagnas (b) or provide detailed accounts of the origin and works of Hindu gods (d).
Therefore, the correct answer is (a) Collection of hymns to gods.
