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UPPSC PCS 2017 · Question 36 of 149

The name 'Aghanya' mentioned in many passages of the Rig veda refers to:

History

  1. APriest
  2. BWomen
  3. CCowsCorrect
  4. DBrahmanas

Answer: C. Cows

Explanation

Meaning of Aghanya - not to be killed under any circumstances. In the Rigveda, the cow is referred to as 'Aghanya' or 'that which is not worthy of being killed'.

Source: edurev.in UPPSC Prelims 2017 GS Paper I with Answer Key and Solutions

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