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(a) The events described in them are corroborated by Avesthan Gathas.
(b) They are the earliest of the Vedic literature
(c) Their composition was contemporary with the period described
(d) They give a chronological account of the historical events
The correct answers to the above question in:
Answer: (b)
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Question : 1
In the Rigveda, the first hymn of a Mandala is often addressed to :
a) Mitra
b) None of these
c) Indra
d) Agni
Answer »Answer: (d)
The first hymn of each Mandala has addressed to Agni and his name is the first word of the Rigveda. The remaining hymns are mainly addressed to Indra, Varuna, Mitra, the Ashvins, the Maruts, Usas, Surya, Rbhus, Rudra, Vayu, Brhaspati, Visnu, Heaven and Earth, and all the Gods.
Question : 2
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List I | List II |
(Samhita) | (Upanisad) |
A. Rigveda | 1. Chhandogya |
B. Yajurveda | 2. Mundaka |
C. Samaveda | 3. Katha |
D. Atharvaveda | 4. Kaushitaki |
a) 3 4 2 1
b) 1 2 3 4
c) 4 3 1 2
d) 2 1 4 3
Answer »Answer: (c)
Some of the important Upanishads are Aitareya,
- Kausitaki (belong to Rigveda);
- Chhandogya, Kena (belong to the Samaveda);
- Katha, Svetasvatara, Brihadaranyaka, Isa (belong to the Yajurveda);
- Mundaka, Prasna and Mandukya (belong to the Atharvaveda).
The correct matching pairs are –
- Rigveda and Kaushitaki,
- Yajurveda and Katha,
- Samaveda and Chhandogya,
- Atharvaveda and Mundaka.
Question : 3
Match list ‘A’ with list ‘B’ and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
List ‘A’ | List ‘B’ |
A. Shiksha | 1. Ritual |
B. Kalpa | 2. Grammar |
C. Vyakarana | 3. Pronunciation |
D. Nirukta | 4. Metre |
E. Chhanda | 5. Astronomy |
F. Jyotisha | 6. Etymology |
a) 6 5 4 3 2 1
b) 5 6 3 4 1 2
c) 3 1 2 6 4 5
d) 1 2 3 5 5 4
Answer »Answer: (c)
Vedang is auxiliary to the four Vedas essential for the correct interpretation of the Vedas.
Mundaka Upanisad mentions that there are six Vedanga which is as follows:
- Siksha is related to sound, letters, pronunciation, the method of teaching and learning of these basic elements.
- Kalpa: Vedic system involves Karmakaanda (system of prescribed acts and rituals).
- Vyaakaran / Grammar:- Vyakarana is considered to be a principal part of the six Vedaangas.
- Nirukta:- Nirukta is a kind of commentary on Nighantu, which is a collection of difficult words of the Veda.
- The composition of the Vedas indicates consummate development of the knowledge of the poetic meter, chhandas.
- The sixth Vedaanga relates to Jyotisa - astronomy and astrology. Jyotisa is considered to be the science of light, and it is looked upon as the eyes among the Vedaangas.
Question : 4
The famous dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama is mentioned in the :
a) Kathopanishad
b) Kenopanishad
c) Mundakopnishad
d) Chhandogyopanishad
Answer »Answer: (a)
The famous dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama about transmigration of soul is mentioned in the Kathopanishad.
Question : 5
The largest number of Rigvedic hymns are devoted to :
a) Rudra
b) Vishnu
c) Indra
d) Agni
Answer »Answer: (c)
The Rigvedic hymns are dedicated to various deities, chief of whom are Indra, a heroic god praised for having slain his enemy Vrtra; Agni, the sacrificial fire; and Soma, the sacred potion or the plant it is made from.
Question : 6
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
- Because of non-Aryan resistance the Aryans could not move towards east in the Later Vedic Period.
- The king performed various rituals and sacrifices to strengthen his position during the Later Vedic Period.
a) 2 only
b) 1 only
c) None
d) 1 and 2 both
Answer »Answer: (a)
The Aryans further moved towards east in the Later Vedic Period.The Satapatha Brahmana refers to the expansion of Aryans to the eastern Gangetic plains.
During the Later Vedic Period the king performed various rituals and sacrifices to strengthen his position. They include Rajasuya (consecration ceremony), Asvamedha (horse sacrifice) and Vajpeya (chariot race). The kings also assumed titles like Rajavisvajanan, Ahilabhuvanapathi, (lord of all earth), Ekrat and Samrat (sole ruler).
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