Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Ancient History

Question:

Which of the following Veda deals with music?

Options:

Atharva Veda

Yajurveda

Rig Veda

Sama Veda

Correct Answer:

Sama Veda

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4- Sama Veda

Samaveda
is a veda related with music. The Samaveda is the Veda of melodies and chants. It is an ancient Vedic Sanskrit text, and part of the scriptures of Hinduism. The Samaveda comprises two major parts.

The Vedas are a vast collection of ancient religious texts, considered the foundational texts of Hinduism. Composed in Vedic Sanskrit, they are considered the oldest surviving Indo-Aryan literature. They are revered as Shruti, meaning "that which is heard".

The Vedas comprise four major collections:

Rigveda: A collection of hymns praising various deities.
Samaveda: A collection of melodies used in rituals.
Yajurveda: A collection of formulas used by priests during rituals.
Atharvaveda: A collection of spells and charms for various purposes.