The Concept of the Planets in Vedic Texts

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Which of the following is not a planet mentioned in Vedic texts?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter

  5. Saturn

  6. Pluto


Correct Option: F
Explanation:

Pluto is not mentioned in Vedic texts because it was not discovered until 1930.

What is the name of the planet that is associated with the god Indra?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter

  5. Saturn


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jupiter is associated with the god Indra, who is the king of the gods.

Which planet is associated with the god Agni?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter

  5. Saturn


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mars is associated with the god Agni, who is the god of fire.

Which planet is associated with the god Soma?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter

  5. Saturn


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Moon is associated with the god Soma, who is the god of the moon.

Which planet is associated with the god Surya?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter

  5. Saturn


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Sun is associated with the god Surya, who is the god of the sun.

Which planet is associated with the god Shani?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter

  5. Saturn


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Saturn is associated with the god Shani, who is the god of justice.

Which planet is associated with the god Budha?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter

  5. Saturn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mercury is associated with the god Budha, who is the god of wisdom.

Which planet is associated with the god Shukra?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter

  5. Saturn


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Venus is associated with the god Shukra, who is the god of beauty and wealth.

Which planet is associated with the god Mangala?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter

  5. Saturn


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mars is associated with the god Mangala, who is the god of war.

Which planet is associated with the god Brihaspati?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter

  5. Saturn


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jupiter is associated with the god Brihaspati, who is the god of wisdom and knowledge.

Which planet is associated with the god Shani?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter

  5. Saturn


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Saturn is associated with the god Shani, who is the god of justice and punishment.

Which planet is associated with the god Rahu?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter

  5. Saturn

  6. Rahu


Correct Option: F
Explanation:

Rahu is associated with the god Rahu, who is the god of eclipses.

Which planet is associated with the god Ketu?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter

  5. Saturn

  6. Ketu


Correct Option: F
Explanation:

Ketu is associated with the god Ketu, who is the god of comets.

Which planet is associated with the god Varuna?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter

  5. Saturn

  6. Varuna


Correct Option: F
Explanation:

Varuna is associated with the god Varuna, who is the god of the oceans.

Which planet is associated with the god Mitra?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter

  5. Saturn

  6. Mitra


Correct Option: F
Explanation:

Mitra is associated with the god Mitra, who is the god of friendship and alliances.

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