This second book of the Vedas relates to the knowledge of rites and contains a collection of materials recited during sacrifices to the gods

a. Rig-Veda
b. Aranyakas
c. Yajur-Veda
d. Sama-Veda


Answer: c

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A) Japanese Buddhism B) Tibetan Buddhism C) Indian Buddhism D) Srilankan Buddhism

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