Question:

Which of the following are related to Chaturveda ?
A. Rigveda
B. Saamveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Aayurveda
E. Dhanurveda
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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The primary Vedas always end in the suffix "-veda" combined with Rig, Sama, Yajur, or Atharva. Sub-sciences like *Ayurveda* are branches, not roots.
Updated On: May 26, 2026
  • A, B, C Only
  • B, C, D Only
  • C, D, E Only
  • D, E, A Only
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Concept: The term "Chaturveda" translates directly to the "Four Vedas," which comprise the core primary text layers of ancient Indian scriptural tradition.

Step 1:
Isolating the core four canonical Vedas.
The foundational group of four Vedas consists of:
• Rigveda (The Veda of chants/hymns)
• Samaveda (The Veda of melodies and songs)
• Yajurveda (The Veda of rituals and prayers)
• Atharvaveda (The fourth primary Veda, omitted from the option list) Options D (Ayurveda - Medicine) and E (Dhanurveda - Archery/Warfare) are classified as *Upavedas* (secondary or applied sciences), not part of the primary four structural text layers. Therefore, only A, B, and C apply.
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