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Vedic pantheon: Indra’s domain in Vedic religion. Identify what natural/war domain Indra (a Vedic <em>god</em>) principally presides over. Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Rain, thunder, and war

Explanation:

Editorial note: The original prompt said ‘‘Goddess’’; standardized here to ‘‘god’’ (Indra is male) without changing the crux.

Given data

  • Identify Indra’s principal sphere.


Reasoning
In Vedic literature, Indra is the god of rain, thunder/lightning, and also a war-leader who slays Vritra.


Final Answer
Rain, thunder, and war

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