The Rigveda, compiled between c. 1500 and 1000 BCE, praises which deities especially?
ARama, Krishna and Buddha
BAgni, Indra and Soma
CVishnu, Shiva and Brahma
DDurga, Kali and Lakshmi
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Agni, Indra and Soma
1. The Rigveda has hymns for sacrifices.
2. Agni, Indra and Soma are the main deities.
3. People prayed for cattle, sons and long life.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Themes in Indian History Part I, Theme 4, Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings: Cultural Developments._
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