The collections of Vedic hymns or mantras are known as ` " _______ "`.

Options

A. (a) Jnati
B. (b) Bali
C. (c) Samhita
D. (d) Vidatha

Answer

C

Explanation

The collection of vedic humns or mantras is called as Samhitas. There are four vedic samhitas.
Rig-Veda, Yajur-Veda, Sama-Veda, and Atharva-veda. This is the oldest layer of vedic texts which were composed between circa 1500-1200 BCE.