The collections of Vedic hymns or mantras are known as?1. Jnati2. Samh

1.	The collections of Vedic hymns or mantras are known as?1. Jnati2. Samhita3. Bali4. Vidatha
Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Samhita The correct answer is Samhita. Vedas are supposed to be the first religious text of Hindu religion. Veda means knowledge. There are four Vedas namely, Rig Veda - Oldest and most important Veda, contains the knowledge of chemistry and medical science. Yajur Veda - Only Veda divided into two parts (i.e. Krishna Yajur Veda and Shukla Yajur Veda), contains the knowledge of all sacrificial formula and weapons. Sam Veda - It is the Origin of Indian classical music. Atharva Veda - It contains the knowledge of Ayurveda, also charms and spells hence it is known as black Veda. Every Veda has four parts, Samhita - collections of Vedic hymns or mantras Brahmana - Explanatory textbook to original Veda Aranayak - Conclusion based on Veda Upanishad - Moral teaching based on Vedas. During the early Vedic period there were four types of village assemblies prevailed namely Sabha, Samiti, Vidatha and Gana. Bali and Bhaga are the two type of taxes prevailed during Mauryan period.

The collections of Vedic hymns or mantras are known as?1. Jnati2. Samhita3. Bali4. Vidatha

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Samhita

The correct answer is Samhita.

Vedas are supposed to be the first religious text of Hindu religion.
Veda means knowledge.
There are four Vedas namely,
- Rig Veda - Oldest and most important Veda, contains the knowledge of chemistry and medical science.
- Yajur Veda - Only Veda divided into two parts (i.e. Krishna Yajur Veda and Shukla Yajur Veda), contains the knowledge of all sacrificial formula and weapons.
- Sam Veda - It is the Origin of Indian classical music.
- Atharva Veda - It contains the knowledge of Ayurveda, also charms and spells hence it is known as black Veda.
Every Veda has four parts,
- Samhita - collections of Vedic hymns or mantras
- Brahmana - Explanatory textbook to original Veda
- Aranayak - Conclusion based on Veda
- Upanishad - Moral teaching based on Vedas.

During the early Vedic period there were four types of village assemblies prevailed namely Sabha, Samiti, Vidatha and Gana.
Bali and Bhaga are the two type of taxes prevailed during Mauryan period.