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Which Mandala of Rig Veda is completely dedicated to ‘Soma’?
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Seventh Mandala
Eighth Mandala
Ninth Mandala
More than one of the above
The ninth mandala of the Rig Veda is devoted wholly to:
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Indra and his elephant
Urvashi and the Heaven
‘Soma’, the god who is named after the drink
Gods related to plants and drugs
Boghaz-Koi is important because:
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It was an important trading centre between Central Asia and Tibet
Inscriptions were found which mentioned the names of Vedic Gods and Goddesses
Original Texts of the Vedas were composed here
None of the above
Famous Battle of ‘Ten Kings’ was fought on the bank of the river -
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The Ganges
Brahmaputra
Parushni
None of the above
Gayatri Mantra is found in which book?
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Upanishad
Bhagwatgita
Rig Veda
None of the above
With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them.
2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron.
3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people having been aware of this animal.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Which officer was known as 'Bhagadugha' during Vedic administration?