The Vedas Quiz

Are there 4 Vedas in Hinduism?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes! There are 4 vedas in Hinduism, the Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda, and the Atharva Veda.

What is the Vedas sometimes called?

• kurti

• Yajur

• Shruti

• None of the above

Answer explanation

The Vedas is sometimes called shruti, which means hearing.

What are the 10 books of the Rig Veda called?

• Mandalas

• Ramayana

• Aryans

• Bhagavad Gita

Answer explanation

The 10 books of the Rig Veda are known as mandalas. 

Which is the Veda of melodies and chants?

• Rig Veda

• Sama Veda

• Yajur Veda

• Athara Veda

Answer explanation

The Sama Veda is the Veda of melodies and chants.

How many mantras are within the Yajur Veda?

• 1,875

• 1,270

• 1,975

• 1,028

Answer explanation

The Yajur Veda contains instructions for religious rituals with 1,975 mantras and 40 adhyayas. 

What texts are within the Atharva Veda?

• Hymns

• Instructions for rituals

• Religious texts

• Spells against diseases, enemies, and sorcerers

Answer explanation

The Atharva Veda consists of spells against enemies, sorcerers, and diseases . 

Is Atharva Veda is the oldest Verdic text?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False! The Atharva Veda is the SECOND oldest Verdic text.