Practice Ancient vedic period - indian history mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   Which of the following Mandalas is completely devoted to the Vedic God Soma ?

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Explanation:

Soma was one of the more important gods in the Rigveda. The ninth Mandala of the Rigveda, also called the Soma Mandala, has 114 hymns, entirely devoted to Soma Pavamana, ‘Purifying Soma’, the sacred potion of the Vedic religion.


Q-2)   The number of Puranas is

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Q-3)   What is the total number of Sanskaras?

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Q-4)   During the Rig Vedic period Nishka was an ornament of

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Q-5)   During the Rigvedic period, ‘Niska’ was an ornament of :

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Explanation:

In Rigvedic period, Niska was a gold necklace in the beginning but later it was also used as a coin for giving as a reward to a poet.


Q-6)   Vedic literature is also known as :

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Explanation:

Vedic literature is also known as Shruti. The literature which has been handed down from time immemorial by verbal transmission.


Q-7)   Who among the following was a highly honoured member of the Rig Vedic community?

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Q-8)   Name the tribe which does not belong to the Panchajana of Rigvedic Aryans?

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Explanation:

Panchjanya is the common name given to five most ancient vedic tribes. It is supposed that they are all descendants of the Five Folks and are known by that name, e.g. Yadav for descendants of Yadu, Paurav for descendants of Puru and so on. Kikat tribe does not belong to the Panchajahya of Rigvedic aryans.


Q-9)   The expounder of Yoga philosophy was :

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Explanation:

The ancient Sage Patanjali was an expounder of the Yoga Sutras one of the most important text of yoga covering all aspects of life. Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras describe the working of the mind and emotions.


Q-10)   Which of the following assemblies was attended by women in the Rig Vedic society?

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Explanation:


Q-11)   Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below.  
List-I List-II
(a) Rig Veda 1. Musical hymns
(b) Yajurveda 2. Hymns and rituals
(c) Samaveda 3. Charms and spells
(d) Atharvaveda 4. Hymns and prayers
Codes: a b c d

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(b)

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Explanation:


Q-12)   Match the List-I and List-II and choose the correct answer from the code given below.  
List-I (Vedic Rivers) List-II (Modern Name)
(a) Kubha 1. Gandak
(b) Parushni 2. Kabul
(c) Sadaneera 3. Ravi
(d) Shutudri 4. Sutlej
Codes: a b c d

(a)

(b)

(c)

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Explanation:


Q-13)   Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:  
List-I (Theories) List-II (Propounders)
A. Sapt-Sindhu 1. Dr. P. Giles
B. The North Pole or Arctic Region 2. Shri K.N. Munshi
C. The Central Asian Theory 3. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D. AustroHungarian 4. Prof Max Muller
Codes: A B C D

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(b)

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(d)

Explanation:


Q-14)   Gayatri Mantra is found in which book?

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Q-15)   Which of the following inscriptions tells about the Aryan’s movement of Aryan from Iran to India?

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Q-16)   Arrange these divine powers of the Rig vedic period in the order of their importance
  1. Varuna
  2. Agni
  3. Indra
  4. Soma
Select the correct sequence from the codes given below codes:

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(b)

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Explanation:

The correct sequence of divine powers of Rigveda is Indra, Agni, Varuna and Soma.

  • Indra: Indra was the most important divinity and was lord of war. 250 hymns have been devoted to only Indra in Rigveda, which is highest for any of the gods. His other names are: Car-warrior (Rathestha); A winner (Jitendra) and Soma Drinker (Somapa).
  • Agni: Agni is the god of fire and acceptor of sacrifices. He was considered to be an intermediary between gods and men. 200 hymns have been devoted to only Agni in Rigveda while Agni is mentioned in 218 hymns.
  • Varuna: Varuna is the god of the sky, of water and of the celestial ocean, as well as a god of law called Rita, and of the Patal Loka (Under world). He is one of the most prominent Devas in the Rigveda, and lord of the heavens and the earth. 46 hymns are dedicated to Varuna in Rigveda.
  • Soma: Soma was prepared by extracting juice from the stalks of a certain plant, and the Soma god was god of the plants. 123 hymns are dedicated to Soma and most of them are from Soma Mandala.
  • Visvedevas: They are various Vedic gods taken together as a whole headed by Indra. 70 hymns are dedicated to Visvedevas in Rigveda.
  • Yama: Yama is considered to have been the first mortal who died and espied the way to the celestial abodes, and in virtue of precedence, he became the ruler of the departed. He is the guardian of the world of dead. His twin sister is Yami and both Yama and Yami are children of Surya.
  • Surya: Surya is the Sun god and 8 hymns are dedicated to Surya in Rig-Veda.

Other Rigvedic gods:

  • Savitri: The Gayatri Mantra is dedicated to Savitri.
  • Pusan: The guardian of the Jungle Paths and Roads.
  • Vishnu: A comparatively minor god in Rigveda.
  • Vayu: Wind god
  • Dyaus: Father of heaven 
  • Aditi: Goddess of eternity
  • Maruts: Storm spirits
  • Gandhrava: Divine musicians
  • Ashvins: Divine doctors
  • Rbhus: Three semi-divine deities of Rigveda.


Q-17)   Which of the following Upnisads includes Itihasa-Purana in the list of subjects to be taught to disciples?

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(b)

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(d)

Explanation:

Chhandogya Upanishad belongs Puranas, together with Itihas, had acquired the high status of a fifth or Panchama Veda.


Q-18)   From which Upanishad, the words ‘Satyameva Jayate’ have been taken?

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Q-19)   Which Mandala of Rig Veda is completely dedicated to ‘Soma’?

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(d)


Q-20)   The legend of Satyakam Jabal, which challenges the stigma of being an unmarried mother, is mentioned in

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