{"id":89517,"date":"2025-06-01T10:06:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=89517"},"modified":"2025-06-01T10:06:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:06:12","slug":"consider-the-following-statements-about-rig-veda-1-it-reflects-a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/consider-the-following-statements-about-rig-veda-1-it-reflects-a\/","title":{"rendered":"Consider the following statements about Rig Veda :\n  1. It reflects a"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Consider the following statements about Rig Veda :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. It reflects a naturalistic polytheism-a belief in many Gods who personified natural phenomenon.<\/li>\n<li>2. The Gods were conceived of as anthropomorphic, i.e., as having a physical form similar to that of humans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;2 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;Both 1 and 2&#8243; option4=&#8221;Neither 1 nor 2&#8243; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC CAPF &#8211; 2012<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-capf-2012.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-capf-2012\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nStatements 1 and 2 are both correct. The Rig Veda depicts a naturalistic polytheism where deities represent natural forces (like Indra for thunder, Agni for fire, Surya for sun), and these deities are often described with anthropomorphic characteristics, having human-like forms, emotions, and interactions.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nRig Vedic religion was characterized by the worship of multiple gods personifying natural phenomena, and these gods were often attributed human-like forms and qualities.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nSome of the major deities in the Rig Veda include Indra, Agni, Surya, Vayu, Varuna, Mitra, Ushas, etc. The hymns are primarily prayers, praises, and invocations to these gods, seeking their favour and protection.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Consider the following statements about Rig Veda : 1. It reflects a naturalistic polytheism-a belief in many Gods who personified natural phenomenon. 2. 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