The ninth mandala of the Rig Veda is devoted wholly to:
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A. Indra and his elephant
B. Urvashi and the Heaven
C. Gods related to plants and drugs
D. 'Soma', the god who is named after the drink
Answer: 'Soma', the god who is named after the drink
Option d is the correct answer
The ninth Mandala of Rigveda is devoted to Soma, therefore it is called soma Mandala. All hymns of the Mandala are dedicated to Soma Pavamana, 'self purifying Soma'.
Important Tips
The tenth Mandal of Rigveda related to Purusha Sukta from where Varna system was mentioned.
Gayatri Mantra explains in the 3rd Mandal of the Rigveda.
The Ninth Mandala is the only major grouping in the Rigveda devoted to a single ritual procedure