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In which Rigvedic hymn does the verse later known as the Gayatri Mantra occur?

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The question focuses on the historical relationship expressed in “In which Rigvedic hymn does the verse later known as the Gayatri Mantra occur?”. Its value lies in connecting Rigveda 3.62.10 with the relevant chronology, institution, patronage, text, region or administrative function.

ARigveda 1.1.1
BRigveda 10.90.1
CRigveda 9.1.1
DRigveda 3.62.10
Correct Answer: Rigveda 3.62.10Your Answer: D

Explanation

The celebrated Savitri verse occurs at Rigveda 3.62.10 in the third mandala, a collection associated with the Vishvamitra family of seers. Rigveda 3.62.10 fits that evidence because it matches the specific chronology, agency and function contained in the question. A comparison with the alternatives is useful: Rigveda 1.1.1, Rigveda 10.90.1 and Rigveda 9.1.1 are genuine historical terms or names, but each belongs to a different office, patron, text, region or sequence. The supporting source also helps separate later textbook shorthand from the more precise historical formulation. The compact memory link is therefore Rigveda 3.62.10 together with the factual context above, not the isolated option letter.

Important Notes

  • Rigveda 3.62.10 is linked to the precise agency, chronology or function stated in the question.
  • The key factual context is: The celebrated Savitri verse occurs at Rigveda
  • Do not confuse it with Rigveda 1.1.1, which represents a different historical association.
  • Rigveda 10.90.1 and Rigveda 9.1.1 should be checked by period and institutional role.

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In which Rigvedic hymn does the verse later known as the Gayatri Mantra occur?

Rigveda 3.62.10. The celebrated Savitri verse occurs at Rigveda 3.62.10 in the third mandala, a collection associated with the Vishvamitra family of seers. Saying it was personally “composed by Vishvamitra” is stronger than the textual attribution securely establishes.

Which clue establishes Rigveda 3.62.10 as the answer?

The decisive clue is the matching chronology, agency and function described in the stem.

What is the principal misconception to avoid?

Do not choose Rigveda 1.1.1 merely because it belongs to the same broad historical period.

How can this fact be used in a statement-based question?

Verify the person, period and function separately before accepting the complete statement.

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