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The “Book of Chants”

Which Veda is known as the “Book of Chants”? A) Rigveda B) Yajurveda C) Samaveda D) Atharvaveda

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Quizzma TeamOctober 25, 2025

The correct answer is C) Samaveda.

The Samaveda is known as the “Book of Chants” because it primarily consists of melodies (sama) that are meant to be sung during rituals. Unlike the Rigveda, which is more focused on hymns, the Samaveda emphasizes the musical aspect of the Vedic traditions.