UPSC CAPF (AC) 2026 Paper I · Question 35

Question 35 of the UPSC CAPF (AC) 2026 Paper I (19 July 2026). Try it first, then open the answer and explanation.

1. CAPF 2026 · P-I · Q35 · History · Ancient India

   Who among the following Vedic deities was considered the guardian of compacts and marriages?

   1. Marut
   2. Varuna
   3. Aryaman
   4. Agni

   इन वैदिक देवताओं में से किसे वचनों (compacts) और विवाहों का संरक्षक माना जाता था?

   1. मारुत
   2. वरुण
   3. आर्यमन
   4. अग्नि
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   Answer: (3) Aryaman

   उत्तर: (3) आर्यमन

   Aryaman, one of the Adityas, was the Vedic god of hospitality, compacts and marriage, and is invoked in the Rigvedic wedding hymn. Varuna is the upholder of rta (cosmic and moral order), the Maruts are storm gods and Agni is the fire god.

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