Ancient History PYQ 24 of 208 · Vedic Age

Gayatri Mantra is found in which book?

  1. AUpanishad
  2. BBhagavad Gita
  3. CRig Veda
  4. DYajurveda

39th BPSC (Pre) 1994

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Correct answer: (c) Rig Veda

Explanation

It sits in the third mandala of the Rigveda, is ascribed to Vishvamitra, and addresses Savitr, the sun.

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