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History GK · Q174

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Competitive Exams · History GK · question 174

Q174

Who among the following was worshipped during Early Vedic Civilization?

A.
Varuna
B.
Indra
C.
Surya
D.
All the above
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Indra is the chief deity in the Rigveda. He is the most important deity of the sky. Armed with the thunderbolt (Vajrayudha) and rides in a chariot, he travels every where. In Rigveda, Agni is depicted as God of fire. Most hymns are devoted to God Agni in describing and praising him, he is often considered as supreme God the creator, the sustainer and all pervading universal spirit. Surya or the sun, often identified with Aditya, Savitr and Pusan is another important Vedic deity. He rides in an exquisitely beautiful chariot drawn by seven horses.