Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

Question:

Which of the following deity is NOT praised in the hymns of Rigveda?

Options:

Agni

Indra

Soma

Narsimha

Correct Answer:

Narsimha

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Narsimha

Narsimha is NOT praised in the hymns of Rigveda.

There were several pre-existing traditions of thought, religious belief and practice, including the early Vedic tradition, known from the Rigveda, compiled between c.1500 and 1000 BCE. 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.