GK
INDIAN CULTURE
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Question
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Which animal is considered sacred in India?
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Pig
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Cow
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Horse
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Camel
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Since the faith first evolved near Asia’s Indus River more than 3, 000 years ago, respect for animal life has been a central theme in Hindu life. While many scholars say early Hindus ate beef, most ultimately came to see the cow as a sacred animal to be esteemed, not eaten.
Detailed explanation-2: -For many Hindus, who make up nearly 80 percent of India’s 1.3 billion strong population, the cow is a sacred animal. In Hindu mythology, the animal is depicted as accompanying several gods, like Shiva, who rides on his bull Nandi, or Krishna, the cowherd god.
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