What type of compositions are mainly found in the Rigveda?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Hymns to deities
The Rigveda is a collection of hymns, or sukta, composed in praise of various deities and used in ritual contexts. Its verses address figures such as Agni, Indra and Soma, among others. It is therefore different in form from royal orders, dramatic scripts or travel narratives. The description in option A best identifies the main content of the Rigveda.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Hymns to deities
Why is this the correct answer?
The Rigveda is a collection of hymns, or sukta, composed in praise of various deities and used in ritual contexts. Its verses address figures such as Agni, Indra and Soma, among others. It is therefore different in form from royal orders, dramatic scripts or travel narratives. The description in option A best identifies the main content of the Rigveda.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 History question. Chapter: Writing and City Life. Topic: Development and uses of writing.
