CUET Preparation Today
Read the passage and answer the questions: "The mid-first millennium BCE saw the emergence of thinkers such as Mahavira and Gautama Buddha in India. Many tried to understand the mysteries of existence and the relationship between human beings and cosmic order. This was also the time when new kingdoms and cities were developing and social and economic life was changing in the Ganga Valley." |
The Rigveda consists of hymns in praise of which of the main deities? A. Vishnu Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
A, B, D only B, C, D only B, D, E only A, D, E only |
B, D, E only |
The correct answer is Option (3) → B, D, E only A. Vishnu The Rigveda consists of hymns in praise of a variety of deities, especially Agni, Indra and Soma. Many of these hymns were chanted when sacrifices were performed, where people prayed for cattle, sons, good health, long life, etc. |
