The Rig means status and knowledge. The Rigveda is the first Vedas which is poetic as it all. This in itself is a complete Veda. Rigveda means knowledge that is rooted in the verses. The Mantras or Rithas of the Rig Veda were not composed by a single sage in a certain period but were composed and compiled by different sages in different periods. In this, information about the political system and history of the Aryans is obtained. It has a lot to do with geographical location and mantras of invocation of the gods. The Rigveda's verses describe the prayers of the deities, hymns, and their status in Devaloka. Let's know more about Rigveda.
1. Which sage also has the story of rejuvenation in the Rigveda?
A. Jamadagni
B. Kashyapa
C. Vasistha
D. Chyavan Rishi
2. The Rigveda Samhita is the core text and is a collection of ------------- books/ {maṇḍalas}.
A. 10 books/ maṇḍalas
B. 15 books/ maṇḍalas
C. 20 books/ maṇḍalas
D. 25 books/ maṇḍalas
3. Which of the following Vedic literature where the Varna system was discussed?
A. Samaveda
B. Yajurveda
C. Rigveda
D. Atharvaveda
4. Which of the following Vedic literature contains Gayatri Mantra?
A. Samaveda
B. Yajurveda
C. Rigveda
D. Atharvaveda
5. Rishi who were experts in Rigveda were called:
A. Hotra/hotri
B. Udgatri
C. Adhvaryu
D. None of these
6. The third Mandal of Rigveda contains the Gayatri Mantra which was compiled in the praise of the sun called:
A. Savitri
B. Shivam
C. Sita
D. Saraswati
7. The Rigveda, or other Vedas, do not anywhere assert that they are:
A. Apauruṣeya
B. Mimamsa
C. Both of the above
D. None of these
8. Rigveda in the ancient tradition, can be interpreted in which three ways?
A. Adhiyajna
B. Adhidevata
C. Adhyatman
D. All of the above mentioned
9. The oldest part of the ---------- Samhita was orally composed in north-western India.
A. Samaveda
B. Yajurveda
C. Rigveda
D. Atharvaveda
10. Who is the main god in the Rig Veda?
A. Indra
B. Shiv
C. Vishnu
D. All of the above mentioned
11. An------------ is the sacrificial fire and messenger of the gods:
A. Agni
B. Vritra
C. Soma
D. None of these
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