Q.   Consider the following differences between Krishna (Black) Yajurveda and Shukla (white) Yajurveda:

1. While the Krishna Yajurveda is a collection of prose and verses, Shukla Yajurveda is composed entirely from mantras
2. While the Krishna Yajurveda comprises of three books, Shukla Yajurveda contains only one book

  Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 & 2
Notes: Both are correct statements
The Yajurveda is a collection of short prose used in rituals. There are two versions of Yajur Veda, Krishna Yajurveda and Shukla Yajurveda. While the Krishna Yajurveda is a collection of prose and verses, Shukla Yajurveda is composed entirely from mantras. The Krishna Yajurveda comprises of three books, Taittriya Samhitas, Maitrayani Samhitas, and the Kathaka-Samhitas Shukla Yajurveda contains only one book i.e Vajasaneyi Samhita.

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