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List ‘A’ | List ‘B’ |
A. Vitasta | 1. Ravi |
B. Asikni | 2. Chenab |
C. Parusni | 3. Jhelam |
D. Satadru | 4. Beas |
E. Vipasa | 5. Sutlej |
(a) 3 2 5 1 4
(b) 5 4 2 3 1
(c) 1 3 4 5 2
(d) 3 2 1 5 4
The correct answers to the above question in:
Answer: (d)
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Question : 1
With reference to the early Vedic age, consider the following statements:
- In Rig Veda, there are 20 mandalas of which book I to X are the oldest and relate to early Vedic Age.
- The total numbers of hymns are 1028.
- Book VIII of Rigveda ascribed to Kanvas and Angirases.
- Samaveda, Yajurveda and Atharvaveda are composed during the early Vedic age.
a) 1 and 4
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 2, 3 and 4
d) 2 and 3
Answer »Answer: (d)
Question : 2
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
- Assertion (A): Life scenes of Gautam Buddha are represented in Sanchi art.
- Reason (R): Sanchi was intimately connected with the life of Gautam Buddha. Codes:
a) A is false, but R is true
b) A is true, but R is false
c) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
d) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Answer »Answer: (b)
Sanchi is famous for the outstanding specimen of Buddhist art and architecture, belonging to the period between the third century BC and the twelfth century AD. The site of Sanchi was discovered in the year 1818 by General Taylor and an archaeological museum was established in 1919 by Sir John Marshall.
However, Sanchi was not directly connected with events in the life of the Buddha, Sanchi became a pilgrimage site when Ashoka Maurya erected a stupa and column there.
Question : 3
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
- Assertion (A): Vedas are known as Shruti.
- Reason (R): Vedas have been passed on from one generation to another through the verbal transmission. Codes:
a) A is false, but R is true
b) A is true, but R is false
c) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
d) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Answer »Answer: (d)
The Vedas are said to have been passed on from one generation to the next through verbal transmission and are, therefore, also known as Shruti (to hear) or revelation.
Shruti is "that which has been heard" and is canonical, consisting of revelation and unquestionable truth, and is considered eternal.
Shruti describes the sacred texts comprising the central canon of Hinduism viz. Vedas, Brahmans, Aranyakas, and Upanishads.
Question : 4
The staple food of the Vedic Aryan was :
a) Vegetables and fruits
b) Milk and its products
c) Rice and pulse
d) Barley and rice
Answer »Answer: (b)
The staple diet of the people was milk, ghee (clarified butter), vegetables, fruit and barley. On special occasions like a religious feast or the arrival of a guest, a more elaborate meal was organized.
Meats from the ox, goat and sheep were served along with intoxicating drinks, like Sura and Madhu.
Question : 5
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:
List I | List II |
(Rigvedic name) | (Modern name) |
A. Gomati | 1. Gomal |
B. Kurmu | 2. Kurram |
C. Suvaster | 3. Swati |
D. Drishadvati | 4. Ghaggar |
a) 1 4 3 2
b) 4 3 2 1
c) 1 2 3 4
d) 2 4 3 1
Answer »Answer: (c)
The correct pairs of Rigvedic names and modern names are:
Rig-Vedic Name | Modern Name |
Sindhu | Indus |
Vitase | Jhelum |
Askini | Chenab |
Purushni | Ravi |
Vipas | Beas |
Sutudari | Satluj |
Gumal | Gomati |
Krumu | Kurram |
Drishdvati | Ghagghar |
Suvastu | Swat |
Question : 6
Match list ‘A’ with the list ‘B’ and choose the correct answer from the codes given below the list:
List A | List B |
1. Brahmavarta | A. The land between Saraswati and Drishadvat including Kurukshetra and the area occupied by Matsyas, Panchalas and Saursenas. |
2. Brahmarshidesha | B. The land between the divine rivers Saraswati and Drishadvati |
3. Madhyadesh | C. Region between the ocean on the east and the ocean in the west and the Mountains. |
4. Aryavarta | D. The region between the Himalayas and the Vidya Hills. |
a) C D B A
b) B A D C
c) B C D A
d) A B C D
Answer »Answer: (b)
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