Rig-vedic religion was-
U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014
A. Polytheistic
B. Monotheistic
C. Monistic
D. Libertarian
Answer: Polytheistic
Option a is the correct answer
In the Rig Veda, the natural forces sun, moon, rivers, mountainsand rains were defined as divinities. The religion was naturalistic and polytheistic. Indra was the most important god and he was called Purandara. Agni was seen as intermediary between god and people. Surya was a god who removed darkness. Ushas was the goddess of dawn. Aditi, Prithvi and Sinivali are other goddesses.