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  1. The origin of Indian music can be traced to which of the following Vedic Samhitas ?
    1. Rigveda
    2. Samaveda
    3. Yajurveda
    4. Atharvaveda
Correct Option: B

Organized Indian music owes its origin to the Sama Veda which was a collection (samhita) of hymns and detached verses from other Vedas, meant for recital. These hymns were sung by Udgatar priests at sacrifices in which the Soma ritual drink was offered in libation to various deities.



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