Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

Question:

According to the sacrificial tradition of the Rigvedic period, choose the correct option (s):
1) Rigveda consists of hymns in praise of deities.
2) Rajasuya and Ashvamedha were performed by Brahmanas.

Options:

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer:

Only 1

Explanation:

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.
Rajasuya and Ashvamedha were performed by chiefs and kings.