GS PrelimsHistory (Culture)Rig Veda Age2008

Recently, the manuscripts of which one of the following have been included in the UNESCO's Memory of World Register?

A

Abhidhamma Pitaka

B

Mahabharata

C

Ramayana

D

Rig-Veda

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. The UNESCO's Memory of World Register lists documentary heritage of world significance. 2. In 2007, thirty-eight manuscripts constituting the Shivasahasranama Palm-leaf Manuscripts and related collections associated with the Rig-Veda from the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Pune, were included in the UNESCO's Memory of World Register. 3. Therefore, Rig-Veda manuscripts were included recently relative to 2008.

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