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Which of the following Vedas is primarily composed of musical chants and melodies meant to be sung during sacrificial rituals?
A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda✓ Correct Answer
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Samaveda consists largely of hymns borrowed from the Rigveda set to musical tunes and melodies, earning it the designation of the origin of Indian classical music. Options like the Rigveda contain primitive sacrificial hymns, while the Yajurveda outlines ritual formulae and the Atharvaveda deals with charms and domestic medicine. The Udgatri priest was specifically designated to chant the hymns of the Samaveda during grand public sacrifices.
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