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Which of the following Vedic texts contains the 'Gayatri Mantra'?

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

Answer options

  1. Rigveda
  2. Samaveda
  3. Yajurveda
  4. Atharvaveda

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Rigveda

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (A) Rigveda šŸ“š Explanation: The Gayatri Mantra, one of the most revered mantras in Hinduism, is found in the third Mandala of the Rigveda. It is dedicated to Savitr, a solar deity. The mantra is attributed to the Rishi Vishwamitra. The Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas and is a collection of 1,028 hymns.