Question
Hindus are taught not to step on books out of reverence for this goddess. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this Hindu goddess often seen holding a book in one of her four hands. Children are taught to write for the first time during a celebration for this Hindu goddess of wisdom.
ANSWER: Saraswati [or Sarasvati]
[10e] Saraswati is often depicted with clothes and a swan of this color that represents purity. "Sky-clad" Digambara ("dig-GUM-buh-ruh") Jains are contrasted with Śvetāmbara ("shvay-TAHM-buh-ruh") Jains clad in this color.
ANSWER: white [accept white-clad Jains]
[10h] Saraswati is also depicted holding a pot of water that sometimes symbolizes this drink. This drink is extracted from a plant of the same name, which is discussed in the ninth Mandala of the Rigveda.
ANSWER: soma
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Data
| Team | Opponent | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adlai E. Stevenson A | Innovation Academy A | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 |
| Alabama Cyber Tech | Strake Jesuit B | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Audrain County AT | Montgomery Blair A | 0 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Detroit Catholic Central A | Strake Jesuit A | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Eastchester | Johns Creek | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Hinsdale Central A | Lindbergh | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Hunter A | Lexington | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Lambert A | Northview | 10 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
| Richard Montgomery | Northmont | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Thomas Jefferson A | Fremd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uni of Illinois Laboratory | Belmont | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Payton A | Westwood | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 PACE NSC | 06/07/2025 | Y | 12 | 11.67 | 83% | 17% | 17% |