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GK QUESTION#2126

According to early Indian tradition, which group composed Rigvedic hymns?

  1. ATribal chiefs
  2. BMonastic teachers
  3. CCourt poets
  4. DRishis and RishikasCorrect answer
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D. Rishis and Rishikas

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Rigvedic hymns are attributed to sages. Most were composed by men, while some were composed by women; these seers are called rishis and rishikas. The hymns were preserved through careful oral recitation.

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