Q. With reference to the Early Vedic religion, consider the following statements:
1.Indra was the most frequently mentioned deity in the Rigveda and was associated with rain and war.
2.Temples and idol worship were important components of the Early Vedic religious practices.
3.Sacrifices (yajnas) were performed primarily for material gains like cattle, progeny, and success in battle.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Indra was indeed the most frequently mentioned deity in the Rigveda, and he was associated with war and rain, reflecting the needs of a pastoral and tribal society.
- During the Early Vedic period, no temples were built, and idol/statue worship was absent. These practices emerged later in Indian religious history.
- Yajnas or sacrifices were performed to gain material benefits such as victory in war, progeny, cattle, and long life.
Source- NCERT and Ancient India – NCERT (R.S.Sharma)
