Practice Quiz set 3 - indian history mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   During the Rigvedic period, ‘Niska’ was an ornament of :

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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-2)   Which one of the following sites is not associated with Painted Grey Ware ?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-3)   In the Vedic Period, which animal was known as ‘Aghanya’?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The word Aghanya is referred to as the cow in many mantras of Vedas. The meaning of this word means, “not to be killed under any circumstances”.


Q-4)   Which of the following assemblies was normally involved in the election of king?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Sabha and Samiti were the two popular assemblies existed in Vedic period. The most important work of the Samiti was to elect the king.


Q-5)   Who was the priest of the Bharatas in the battle of ten kings?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

In the battle of ten kings, Vashistha was the priest of Bharata tribes. Vashistha and his family are glorified in their role in the Battle of the Ten Kings, making him the only mortal besides Bhava to have a Rigvedic hymn dedicated to him.


Q-6)   The economy of Rigvedic time was :

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-7)   Which one of the following Vedic Gods depicts an association with the Sun?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-8)   Like the Vedic Aryans the custom of sacrificial fire was also followed by the ancient

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-9)   Who is the most important God in Rig veda?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

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).

Indra is mentioned as son of Dyaus.

He killed a demon Vritra, so he is known as Vritrahan.

He destroyed the forests so also known as Purandhar.

He held the thunderbolt (Vajra) with which he destroyed the enemies.


Q-10)   With whom is the Yadu tribe mostly paired in the Rigveda?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Yadu tribe is one of the Indo-Aryan tribes mentioned in the Rigveda. They are mostly paired with Turvasu in Rigveda.