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In the Rigvedic hymn, what does the speaker say his mother does?
ATends cattle
BPerforms rites
CGrinds corn
DWeaves cloth
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Grinds corn
The poet, whose father is a physician, describes his mother as a grinder of corn, showing varied family occupations.
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