Railway Recruitment Board General Awareness — Question 1677
Question
What is the literal meaning of the Sanskrit word 'Veda'?
- Prayer
- Fire
- Knowledge
- Sacrifice
Correct answer
C — Knowledge
Explanation (English)
'Veda' comes from the root 'vid' ('to know'), so it means 'knowledge'.
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