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In the Rigveda, the cow is called ‘Aghanya’, which means —

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Aghanya means one who should not be killed. expression reflects high economic and social value of cattle in Rigvedic life; other choices may express later associations but हैं not precise lexical meaning.

AOne that must not be killed
BSacred mother
CMilk-giving animal
DWealth of the king
Correct Answer: One that must not be killedYour Answer: A

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Aghanya means one who should not be killed. The expression reflects the high economic and social value of cattle in Rigvedic life; the other choices may express later associations but are not the precise lexical meaning. Therefore, the remaining options do not match the precise term, source, institution or chronological context asked in the question.

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