Question

The scripture associated with medicinal plants, herbs and shrubs is ________.
A. Rigveda
B. Samveda
C. Ayurveda
D. Yajurveda

Answer 1

Hint: Scripture is ancient writing containing information about religion or different teachings. For Example, The Bible is a scripture that is sacred to Christians, Jews, Samaritans, Rastafari, and others. It is a compilation of texts of a different variety of forms that are all linked to the collective revelations of God.

Complete answer: - Option A: Rigveda is the oldest known Vedic Sanskrit text consisting of Vedic Sanskrit Hymns. It is from the period of 1500-1200 BCE. It consists of hymns discussing cosmology and praising deities. Some of the passages are still recited during Hindu prayers and celebrations such as weddings. Hence, this is an incorrect option.
- Option B: Samaveda is a Vedic Sanskrit text and is the Veda of melodies and chants. It is from the period of 1200-1000 BCE. It has the root of the music and dance tradition on this planet. Hence, this is an incorrect option.
- Option C: Ayurveda is an alternative medicine system with its historical roots from the Indian subcontinent and the theory and practice of this are not compatible with science as some of it is based on belief and some on scientific methods. It is post-Vedic literature but is associated with Atharveda. It is associated with the medical benefits of different plants, herbs, and shrubs. Hence, this is the correct option.
- Option D: Yajurveda is a Vedic Sanskrit text and is the Veda of prose mantras for worship rituals. It is from the period of 1200-800 BCE. Hence, this is an incorrect option.

Hence, The correct answer is Option C.

Note: The scripture for Hindus is Vedas, which are religious texts written in Sanskrit. There are four Vedas: The Rigveda, The Yajurveda, The Samaveda, and The Atharvaveda. These are further divided into more categories.