Most Important Questions On Samveda

In recent government exams, the importance of the general knowledge section has increased. The History subject is an important part of the General Knowledge section. we are providing a practice of  20 questions from the  topic of Samveda (Vedic literature) of ancient Indian history. These questions will give boost to the knowledge of the candidate preparing for these exams and they will enchance their score in general knowledge section in upcoming exams.

Que 1. In which of the following Vedas, seven vowels are mentioned?

(a) Samaveda
(b) Rigveda
(c) Yajurveda
(d) Atharvaveda

Ans. (a) Samaveda
Explanation – We find mention of seven vowels in Samveda. Samaveda is also called Veda of singing because Sama means singing.

Que 2. Which of the following is not related to Samaveda?

(a) Vashkal
(b) Kauthum
(c) Ranable
(d) Gemini

Ans. (a) Vashkal
Explanation – Vashkal is related to Rigveda, while the other three are related to Samaveda.

Que 3. What is the name of the priest who recites the mantras in Samaveda?

(a) Udgata
(b) Hotri
(c) Adhvaryu
(d) Brahma

Ans. (a) Udgata
Explanation – The priest who recites the mantras in Samaveda is called Udgata.

Que 4. Which of the following brahmins is also known as Mahabrahmin?

(a) Tandya Brahmin
(b) Jaiminiya Brahmana
(c) Chandogya brahmin
(d) Kaushitaki Brahmin

Ans. (a) Tandya Brahmin
Explanation – Tandya Brahmin is also called Mahabrahman. This brahmin is very big. There are 25 chapters in this brahmin.

Que 5. Which of the following Brahmins is also known as Panchavimsha Brahmin?

(a) Tandya Brahmin
(b) Jaiminiya Brahmana
(c) Chandogya brahmin
(d) Kaushitaki Brahmin

Ans. (a) Tandya Brahmin
Explanation – Tandya Brahmin is also called Panchavimsha Brahmin. This Brahmin is very big. There are 25 chapters in this brahmin.

Que 6. Which of the following brahmins is also called a wonderful brahmin?

(a) Jaiminiya Brahmana
(b) Shadvish Brahmin
(c) Chandogya brahmin
(d) Kaushitaki Brahmin

Ans. (b) Shadvish Brahmin
Explanation – Shadvish Brahmins are also called wonderful Brahmins. The Shadvish brahmin is the parishist part of the Tandya brahmin itself.

Que 7. In which of the following Brahmanical texts there is a description of Yagnik rituals?

(a) Jaiminiya Brahmana
(b) Shadvish Brahmin
(c) Chandogya brahmin
(d) Kaushitaki Brahmin

Ans. (a) Jaiminiya Brahmana
Explanation – There is a description of Yagnik rituals in the Jaiminiya Brahmana text.

Que 8. Which of the following is related to Samaveda?

(a) Mundkopanishad
(b) Prashnopnishad 
(c) Kathopanishad
(d) Chandogya Upanishad

Ans. (d) Chandogya Upanishad
Explanation – Chandogya Upanishad is an Upanishad of Samaveda. This Upanishad is the oldest.

Que 9. Which of the following is related to Samaveda?

(a) Mundkopanishad
(b)  Prashnopanishad 
(c) Kathopanishad
(d) Jaiminiya Upanishad

Ans. (d) Jaiminiya Upanishad
Explanation – Jaimini Upanishad is related to Samaveda.

Que 10. In which of the following texts Krishna was first mentioned?

(a) Prashnopnishad 
(b) Jaiminiya Upanishad
(c) Katha Upanishad
(d) Chandogya Upanishad

Ans. (d) Chandogya Upanishad
Explanation – Krishna is first mentioned in the Chandogya Upanishad. This is the oldest Upanishad.

Que 11. In which of the following texts first three Ashrams are mentioned?

(a) Kaushitaki Upanishad
(b) Jaiminiya Upanishad
(c) Kathopanishad
(d) Chandogya Upanishad

Ans. (d) Chandogya Upanishad
Explanation – The first three Ashrams are mentioned in the Chandogya Upanishad itself.

Que 12. Which of the following text describes the dialogue between Uddalaka Aruni and his son Shvetaketu?

(a) Kaushitaki Upanishad
(b) Jaiminiya Upanishad
(c) Kathopanishad
(d) Chandogya Upanishad

Ans. (d) Chandogya Upanishad
Explanation – The description of the dialogue between Uddalaka Aruni and his son Shvetaketu is in the Chandogya Upanishad.

Que 13. Which of the following texts is also known as Pancham Veda?

(a) Kaushitaki Upanishad
(b) Jaiminiya Upanishad
(c) Kathopanishad
(d) Chandogya Upanishad

Ans. (d) Chandogya Upanishad
Explanation – Chandogya Upanishad is the oldest Upanishad. It is also the biggest Upanishad. This Upanishad is also called the fifth Veda.

Que 14. In which of the following texts the Ratnis are called “Veer”?

(a) Shatapatha Brahmana
(b) Gopatha Brahmana
(c) Panchavimsha Brahmin
(d) Jaiminiya Brahmana

Ans. (c) Panchavimsha Brahmin
Explanation – Ratnis are called “Veer” in the Panchavimsha Brahmana. Tandya Brahmin is also called Panchvish Brahmin.

Que 15. In which of the following texts the Panchsheel doctrine of Buddha is described?

(a) Gopatha Brahmana
(b) Panchavimsha Brahmin
(c) Jaiminiya Brahmana
(d) Chandogya Upanishad

Ans. (d) Chandogya Upanishad
Explanation – The Panchsheel principle of Buddha is described in the Chandogya Upanishad.

Que 16. In which book there is a description of Brahma and the soul?

(a) Gopatha Brahmana
(b) Panchavimsha Brahmin
(c) Jaiminiya Brahmana
(d) Chandogya Upanishad

Ans. (d) Chandogya Upanishad
Explanation – The description of Brahma and the soul is in the Chandogya Upanishad.

Que 17. Which of the following Upveda is related to Samaveda?

(a) Ayurveda
(b) Gandharva Veda
(c) Dhanurveda
(d) Shilpveda

Ans. (b) Gandharva Veda
Explanation – Gandharvaveda is the sub-Veda of Samaveda.

Que 18. Which of the following Vedas the Udgata Purohita is related to?

(a) Rigveda
(b) Yajurveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Atharvaveda

Ans. (c) Samaveda
Explanation – Udgata Purohit is related to Samaveda.

Que 19. How many parts are there in Samaveda?

(a) One
(b) Two
(c) Three
(d) Four

Ans. (c) Three
Explanation – There are three parts of Samaveda –
                     A- Kauthum
                     B- Ranayaniya
                     C- Gemini

Que 20. Which of the following texts is the oldest text of singing?

(a) Rigveda
(b) Shatapatha Brahmana
(c) Samaveda
(d) Kaushitaki Brahmin

Ans. (c) Samaveda
Explanation – Samaveda is the oldest text of singing. It contains the description of seven vowels