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Q: India was named 'Bharat' after Bharat Jana. In which of the following Vedas is the first mention of this Jana found?
  • A. Yajurveda
  • B. Rigveda
  • C. Atharvaveda
  • D. Samveda
Correct Answer: Option B - The first mention of 'Bharat Jan' is found in Rigveda, after whom India was named 'Bharat'. Rigveda is considered to be the oldest Veda. It has a total of 10 mandalas and 1028 suktas. The sage who reads this Veda is called 'Hotri'. The first and 10th mandala of Rigveda were added at the end.
B. The first mention of 'Bharat Jan' is found in Rigveda, after whom India was named 'Bharat'. Rigveda is considered to be the oldest Veda. It has a total of 10 mandalas and 1028 suktas. The sage who reads this Veda is called 'Hotri'. The first and 10th mandala of Rigveda were added at the end.

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The first mention of 'Bharat Jan' is found in Rigveda, after whom India was named 'Bharat'. Rigveda is considered to be the oldest Veda. It has a total of 10 mandalas and 1028 suktas. The sage who reads this Veda is called 'Hotri'. The first and 10th mandala of Rigveda were added at the end.