Ancient History PYQ 23 of 208 · Vedic Age

To whom is the ninth Mandala of the Rigveda Samhita completely dedicated?

  1. AIndra and his elephant
  2. BUrvashi and heaven
  3. CDeities related to plants and herbs
  4. DSoma and the deity named after this drink

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Correct answer: (d) Soma and the deity named after this drink

Explanation

Same point: the ninth mandala is given over entirely to Soma, both the drink and the deity.

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