Hindu Deities and Epics

This is the correct answer as both statements are correct.

Indra is the most extensively praised deity in the Rigveda, with about 250 hymns dedicated to him - more than any other Vedic god. He is celebrated primarily for his heroic feat of slaying Vritra (the serpent of drought) and releasing the waters, making him the champion who brings rain and fertility to the land.

The salient feature of the Rigvedic religion was worship of nature. Worship of different forces of nature formed a part of the Rigvedic religious belief. They believed that some divine power works behind these objects of nature such as fire, water, wind, etc.

An important characteristic of Vedic mythology is the predominance of the male element. Thus, Vedic civilisation presents a contrast to the prehistoric culture of Indus Valley, where the mother goddess is coequal with her male partner.

He has been linked to Yama (the god of death).

Varuna is the God of Sky.

This statement is wrong. Shiva was considered as the destroyer of the universe.

Pushan is a Vedic deity associated with the sun and is often described as the sun's nourisher or protector. He is a solar deity who journeys across the sky. Ashvins are twin deities associated with dawn and healing (not directly the sun), Indra is the god of rain and thunder, and Aranyani is the goddess of forests.

Correct Answer: Rig Veda

Barack Obama carried a small figurine of Lord Hanuman as a lucky charm during his 2008 election campaign. This was widely reported in the media.

Indra was the Vedic deity associated with rain and thunder, making him one of the most important gods in the Vedic pantheon. He was worshipped as the bringer of rains essential for agriculture and was depicted as wielding the thunderbolt (Vajra) as his weapon.

Bhagavatism (or Bhagavata religion) was a religious tradition centered on the worship of Vishnu, particularly in his form as Bhagavan (the Lord). It emphasized devotion (bhakti) to Vishnu and his incarnations like Krishna. This tradition flourished from the late Vedic period through the Gupta era and laid the groundwork for later Vaishnavism. Siva (option A) is associated with Shaivism, a different tradition. Bhagvati (option B) typically refers to the goddess or Durga in Shaktism. Skanda (option C) is the war god, son of Shiva, not central to Bhagavatism.

Rudra is explicitly mentioned in the Rig Veda as a fierce deity associated with storms, medicine, and warfare. In later Vedic texts, Rudra evolves into Shiva. The other options are incorrect: Sinal is not a Vedic deity, India is a country name, not a god.

Soma was the sacred drink in Vedic rituals, prepared from pressed plant juices, believed to have exhilarating and divine effects. It was fundamental to yajna (sacrificial) ceremonies. Haoma is the Persian equivalent, Madira means wine/alcohol, and Amrit is the nectar of immortality in Hindu mythology.

This question asks about a specific tribal characteristic. The Kharia (also spelled Kharwar/Kharbar) tribe is documented in Indian ethnography as traditionally known for values around truth and sacrifice. However, this requires specific cultural knowledge that may not be general.