HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which one of the following is not true regarding the Rigvedic God Indra?
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He was the destroyer of puras
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The largest number of hymns are addressed to Kim
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He was fond of feasting & drinking soma juice
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He was the upholder of the cosmic order
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is option 2 i.e Rama. Rama is not the deity of the Rigvedic era. Indra, Surya, and Vishnu are the deities of the Rigvedic era.
Detailed explanation-2: -Varuna He was the upholder of Rita or cosmic order or natural order.
Detailed explanation-3: -The most prominent deity is Surya; Agni the sacrificial fire and messenger of the gods; and Soma, the ritual drink dedicated to Indra, are additional principal deities.
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