Paper 1 · Higher Education
Which Veda is known as the book of melodies and chants?
AThe Rigveda
BThe Samveda ✓ Correct
CThe Atharvaveda
DThe Yajurveda
Correct answer: (B) The Samveda — The Samveda is the book of melodies and chants, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The Samveda is the book of melodies and chants, so that is the answer.
★The Samveda sets verses to music for singing.
★It is therefore known as the book of melodies and chants.
★So the Veda known as the book of melodies and chants is the Samveda.
★The Rigveda, Atharvaveda and Yajurveda are known for other things.
★So the answer is the Samveda.
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