Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
The ninth mandala of the Rig Veda is devoted wholly to:
Solution & Analysis
Answer: D
Concept
The Rig Veda is organized into ten Mandalas, with some being dedicated to specific priestly families and others to specific ritual themes.Explanation
The 9th Mandala contains 114 hymns, all addressed to 'Soma Pavamana' (Soma being purified). It is unique because it is the only Mandala dedicated to a single procedural focus.Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Soma refers to both a plant/drink and the deity presiding over it.
Logic 2: The hymns describe the process of crushing the plant and filtering the juice through a woolen sieve.