The Atharvaveda is a collection of ________ khandas.

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The correct answer is 20.

Key Points

The Atharva Veda is the "knowledge storehouse of atharvaṇas, the procedures for everyday life".
The text is the fourth Veda but has been a late addition to the Vedic scriptures of Hinduism.
It is a collection of 730 hymns with about 6,000 mantras, divided into 20 books.
About a sixth of the Atharvaveda texts adapts verses from the Rigveda, and except for Books 15 and 16, the text is in poem form deploying a diversity of Vedic matters.
Two different recensions of the text – the Paippalada and the Śaunakiya – have survived into modern times.

Additional Information

Yajurveda	The Yajur Veda (book of sacrificial prayers) is a ritual Veda. The two texts of Yajur Veda are Shukla (white or bright) and Krishna (black or dark). Shukla Yajurveda has arranged and clear verses. Krishna Yajurveda has an un-arranged, unclear, motley collection of verses.
Rig Veda	The oldest Veda is the Rigveda (collection of hymns) and one of the oldest religious texts in the world. This is also known as 'the first testament of mankind'. It has 1028 hymns called ‘Suktas’ and is a collection of 10 books called ‘Mandalas.’
Sama Veda	Sama Veda derives its roots from 'saman' which means melodies. It is a collection of melodies. The Sama Veda (book of chants) had 1549 hymns. All hymns (excluding 75) were taken from the Rig Veda. The hymns of the Sama Veda were recited by Udgatri at the Soma sacrifice. This Veda is important for Indian music. It contains Dhrupad Raga.