alleryWhich combination correctly describes the Rigveda?
AThe latest Vedic text, composed in classical Tamil
BThe oldest Vedic text, associated with early pastoral society
CA Jain monastic text, composed in Prakrit
DA Harappan inscription collection, already deciphered
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The oldest Vedic text, associated with early pastoral society
The Rigveda is the oldest Vedic text and describes an early society with strong pastoral features.
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