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The Rig Veda and Astronomical References

The Rig Veda is an ancient Indian collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns. It is one of the four Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism. The Rig Veda contains many references to astronomical phenomena, such as the sun, the moon, the stars, and the planets. This quiz will test your knowledge of the astronomical references in the Rig Veda.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Rigvedic hymn is dedicated to the sun?

  1. Hymn 1.50
  2. Hymn 1.115
  3. Hymn 1.164
  4. Hymn 1.165
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Rigvedic god of the moon?

  1. Soma
  2. Chandra
  3. Varuna
  4. Indra
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Rigvedic hymn is dedicated to the stars?

  1. Hymn 1.24
  2. Hymn 1.115
  3. Hymn 1.164
  4. Hymn 1.165
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Rigvedic god of the planets?

  1. Brihaspati
  2. Shukra
  3. Budha
  4. Ketu
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Rigvedic hymn is dedicated to the Milky Way?

  1. Hymn 1.24
  2. Hymn 1.115
  3. Hymn 1.164
  4. Hymn 1.165
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Rigvedic god of the zodiac?

  1. Varuna
  2. Mitra
  3. Aryaman
  4. Bhaga
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Rigvedic hymn is dedicated to the equinoxes?

  1. Hymn 1.24
  2. Hymn 1.115
  3. Hymn 1.164
  4. Hymn 1.165
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Rigvedic god of the solstices?

  1. Surya
  2. Chandra
  3. Varuna
  4. Indra
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Rigvedic hymn is dedicated to the eclipses?

  1. Hymn 1.24
  2. Hymn 1.115
  3. Hymn 1.164
  4. Hymn 1.165
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Rigvedic god of the comets?

  1. Rudra
  2. Shiva
  3. Vishnu
  4. Brahma
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Rigvedic hymn is dedicated to the meteors?

  1. Hymn 1.24
  2. Hymn 1.115
  3. Hymn 1.164
  4. Hymn 1.165
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Rigvedic god of the aurora borealis?

  1. Indra
  2. Varuna
  3. Mitra
  4. Aryaman
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Rigvedic hymn is dedicated to the zodiacal constellations?

  1. Hymn 1.24
  2. Hymn 1.115
  3. Hymn 1.164
  4. Hymn 1.165
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Rigvedic god of the lunar mansions?

  1. Soma
  2. Chandra
  3. Varuna
  4. Indra
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