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Which of the following animals has been mentioned in the Rigveda?
Indicate your answer from the codes given below: Codes:
- Cow
- Horse
- Goat
- Buffalo
Indicate your answer from the codes given below: Codes:
Answer: Option A
Answer: (a)
The fauna of the Rigveda is yet more obviously Indian including
peacocks (Mayur),
swans (Hamsa),
water buffalos (Mahish),
gaura (another type of buffalo or the Indian bison),
camels (Ushtra) and
elephants (Hasti) — all of which are common to the region.
Horse and cow were the two most important animals during this period.
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Answer: (a)
The fauna of the Rigveda is yet more obviously Indian including
peacocks (Mayur),
swans (Hamsa),
water buffalos (Mahish),
gaura (another type of buffalo or the Indian bison),
camels (Ushtra) and
elephants (Hasti) — all of which are common to the region.
Horse and cow were the two most important animals during this period.
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