The popularity of an individual Hindu deity was largely a reflection of
a) its ranking by the Hundred Schools of Thought.
b) the approval it received from Siddhartha Gautama.
c) its pre-Aryan origin.
d) the size of its pyramids.
I think it's A but I'm not positive.
It's actually "It's pre-Aryan origin"
To find the answer to this question, we need to understand the factors that determine the popularity of a Hindu deity.
The Hundred Schools of Thought, mentioned in option A, actually refers to a philosophy in ancient China and is unrelated to Hinduism. Therefore, option A can be ruled out.
Siddhartha Gautama, mentioned in option B, is the historical founder of Buddhism, not Hinduism. Therefore, option B can also be ruled out.
Option C mentions the pre-Aryan origin of the deity, but it's important to note that Hinduism is a complex religion with roots dating back several thousand years. While the origins of some deities may have pre-Aryan roots, this alone does not determine popularity. Therefore, option C is also not the correct answer.
That leaves us with option D, "the size of its pyramids." However, it's important to note that pyramids are more commonly associated with ancient Egyptian civilization, not Hinduism. Therefore, option D can be ruled out as well.
Based on the analysis, the correct answer would be none of the options provided. The popularity of an individual Hindu deity is influenced by a variety of factors, including regional traditions, mythology, historical significance, cultural practices, and personal beliefs of devotees.