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The word ‘Veda’ derived from ‘Vid’ refers to?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Knowledge
  2. Energy
  3. Truth
  4. Karma

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Knowledge

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Knowledge. The term 'Veda' is derived from the Sanskrit root 'Vid', which means ‘to know’. Therefore, Veda literally means 'Knowledge' or ‘Sacred Knowledge.’ The Vedas are ancient sacred texts of the Aryans composed in Sanskrit, and are considered the oldest scriptures of Hinduism.