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History GK · Q43

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Competitive Exams · History GK · question 43

Q43

Which is known as book of Melody?

A.
Rigveda
B.
Samveda
Answer
C.
Atharvaveda
D.
Yajurveda

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Samaveda is the Veda of melodies and chants. It is an ancient Vedic Sanskrit text, and part of the scriptures of Hinduism. One of the four Vedas, it is a liturgical text which consists of 1,549 verses. All but 75 verses have been taken from the Rigveda.