Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Bricks, Beads and Bones

Question:

Which text mentions a god named 'Rudra', which is a name used for Shiva in later Puranic traditions?

Options:

Bhagavad Purana

Rigveda

Yajurveda

Samaveda

Correct Answer:

Rigveda

Explanation:

The earliest religious text, the Rigveda (compiled c. 1500-1000 BCE) mentions a god named Rudra, which is a name used for Shiva in later Puranic traditions.