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The ninth mandala of the Rigveda samhita is devoted wholly to:


A) Urvasi and the Heaven

B) Soma' and the god who is named after the drink

C) Indra and his elephant

D) Gods related to plants and drugs

Correct Answer:
B) Soma' and the god who is named after the drink


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