Later Vedic literature refers to the corpus of religious texts composed in India during the later Vedic period, roughly between 1000 BCE and 500 BCE. This period saw the emergence of the Upanishads, the Puranas, and the Mahabharata, among other important texts.
Here are Some MCQs on Later Vedic Literature
1. Which is the oldest Veda?
a) Rigveda
b) Samaveda
c) Yajurveda
d) Atharvaveda
2. How many hymns are there in Rigveda?
a) 1028
b) 1100
c) 1200
d) 1300
3. Who is the composer of Rigveda?
a) Vyasa
b) Valmiki
c) Veda Vyasa
d) None of the above
4. Which is the only Veda that has musical notes associated with its hymns?
a) Rigveda
b) Samaveda
c) Yajurveda
d) Atharvaveda
5. Which Veda is also known as the “Veda of Sacrifices”?
a) Rigveda
b) Samaveda
c) Yajurveda
d) Atharvaveda
