The famous Kashmiri saint and poet Lal Ded wrote short, powerful four-line mystic verses that are known in regional literature as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The famous Kashmiri saint and poet Lal Ded wrote short, powerful four-line mystic verses that are known in regional literature as:
A. Vakhs
B. Shlokas
C. Abhangs
D. Dohas
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lal Ded's verses are called 'Vakhs' (meaning speech or sayings). These short, poetic songs carry deep spiritual insights and helped shape early Kashmiri literature.

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