Practice Quiz set 6 - 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)   Who among the following Vedic deities was believed to be their priest?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-3)   Aghanya in Rig Veda is mentioned for

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-4)   In the early Rigvedic period, what was considered to be the most valuable property?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-5)   Which of the Vedic ornaments was worn exclusively by women?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-6)   In the period of Mahabharata, the name of Mahanadi was

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-7)   The great law giver of ancient time was :

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Manu-smriti (Laws of Manu), traditionally, the most authoritative of the books of the Hindu code (Dharmashastra) in India. It is attributed to the legendary first man and lawgiver, Manu. In its present form, it dates from the 1st century BCE.


Q-8)   The word ‘Yava’ mentioned in Rig Veda is used for which agricultural product?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-9)   Like the Vedic Aryans the custom of sacrificial fire was also followed by the ancient

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


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

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation: