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Which of the following is an authoritative book of Zoroastrianism?
A
Bhagbatgita
B
Quaran
C
Avesta
D
Bibel
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Avesta, also called Zend-avesta, sacred book of Zoroastrianism containing its cosmogony, law, and liturgy, the teachings of the prophet Zarathushtra (Zoroaster).

Detailed explanation-2: -The legends run as follows: The twenty-one nasks ("books") of the Avesta were created by Ahura Mazda and brought by Zoroaster to his patron Vishtaspa (Denkard 4A, 3A).

Detailed explanation-3: -Definition. The Avesta is the scripture of Zoroastrianism which developed from an oral tradition founded by the prophet Zoroaster (Zarathustra, Zartosht) sometime between c. 1500-1000 BCE.

Detailed explanation-4: -The holy book of Parsis is called Zend Avesta. It includes all the Parsis religious texts. The teachings and Principles of Prophet Zoroaster are a part of the book.

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