With reference to the Vedic Samhitas, consider the following statements: 1. The Samaveda consists of verses largely taken from the Rigveda, set to musical melodies for chanting during sacrifices. 2. The Yajurveda was composed entirely by non-Aryan populations and contains no ritual instructions for priests. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Samaveda is a liturgical text whose verses are overwhelmingly derived from the Rigveda and arranged rhythmically for the Udgatri priests to chant.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Yajurveda is a core ritualistic text containing prose formulas (yajus) and procedural directions for the Adhvaryu priests during Vedic sacrifices.