Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

General Awareness

Question:

In the Later Vedic period, who was the god of Shudras?

Options:

Indra

Prajapati

Pushana

Agni

Correct Answer:

Pushana

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - Pushana

In the Later Vedic period, which followed the Early Vedic period in ancient India, Pushan was regarded as the god associated with the Shudras.

Pushana, the god of the sun, journeys, shepherds, and travelers, was sometimes seen as a protector of the Shudras, the social class associated with manual labor and service.