With reference to the early vedic age, consider the following statements

Q. With reference to the early vedic age, consider the following statements:

1. In Rig Veda, there are 20 mandalas of which book I to X are the oldest and relate to early Vedic Age.

2. The total numbers of hymns is 1028.

3. Book VIII of Rigveda ascribed to Kanvas and Angirases.

4. Samaveda, Yajurveda and Atharvaveda are composed during the early vedic age.

Which of the above is/are correct

(a) 2 and 3

(b) 1 and 4

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 2, 3 and 4

Ans: (a) 2 and 3