To which Sakha does the publised Rigveda Samhita belong

Q. To which Sakha does the publised Rigveda Samhita belong?

(a) Sawnaka

(b) Asvalayan

(c) Sakala

(d) Sankhayana

Ans: (c) Sakala

Explanation:

 The published Rigveda Samhita belongs to the (c) Sakala Sakha.

The Rigveda, one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, is divided into various Shakhas or branches. Each Shakha has its own recension of the Rigveda Samhita. The published version of the Rigveda Samhita follows the Sakala Sakha, which is one of the most well-known and widely studied Shakhas. The Sakala Sakha is associated with the region of Punjab and is known for its specific pronunciation and phonetic features.