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Question

The earliest occurrence of the mantra famous as Gayatri Mantra is found in the following text:

  1. Bhagwad Gita
  2. Atharva Veda
  3. Rig Veda
  4. Manusmriti

Answer:

Option C: Rig Veda

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Rig Veda”.

The mention of Gayatri Mantra comes first in the Rigveda, it is composed by Vishwamitra.