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Q: Which of the Rig Veda’s Mandala is completely dedicated to Soma?
  • A. Seventh Mandala
  • B. Eighth Mandala
  • C. Ninth Mandala
  • D. Tenth Mandala
Correct Answer: Option C - The Ninth Mandal of the Rigveda is entirely devoted to the deity Soma, while the Purusha Sukta mentioned in the tenth mandal of the Rigveda describes the origin of the four classes of the Varna. It states that the Brahamanas were born from the mouth, Kshatriyas were born from the arms, Vaishyas were born from the thighs and Shudras were born from the feet of the Brahma (Purusha).
C. The Ninth Mandal of the Rigveda is entirely devoted to the deity Soma, while the Purusha Sukta mentioned in the tenth mandal of the Rigveda describes the origin of the four classes of the Varna. It states that the Brahamanas were born from the mouth, Kshatriyas were born from the arms, Vaishyas were born from the thighs and Shudras were born from the feet of the Brahma (Purusha).

Explanations:

The Ninth Mandal of the Rigveda is entirely devoted to the deity Soma, while the Purusha Sukta mentioned in the tenth mandal of the Rigveda describes the origin of the four classes of the Varna. It states that the Brahamanas were born from the mouth, Kshatriyas were born from the arms, Vaishyas were born from the thighs and Shudras were born from the feet of the Brahma (Purusha).