vedic period MCQ set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (b)

The geographical area eventually occupied by The Rig Vedic tribes is clearly indicated by The mention of certain rivers which permit easy identification.

The most important among These are:

• The Kubha (Kabul),
• The Suvastu (Swat),
• The Krumu (Kurram),
• The Gomati (Gurnal),
• The Sindhu (Indus),
• The Sushoma (Sohan),
• The Vitasta (Jhelum),
• The Asikni (Chenäb),
• The Marudvridhä (Maruwardwan),
• The Parushni (Ravi),
• The Vipas (Bias),
• The Sutudri (Sutlej),
• The Sarasvati,
• The Drishadvati ( The Rakshi or Chitang),
• The Jumna, The Ganga, and
• The Sarayu.

The mention of These rivers implies The possession by The Aryans of a considerable portion of The country stretching from eastern Afghanistan to The upper valley of The Ganges.

Answer: (d)

The Vedic literature consists of the four Vedas - Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva. The Rig Veda is the earliest of the four Vedas and it consists of 1028 hymns. The hymns were sung in praise of various gods. The Yajur Veda consists of various details of rules to be observed at the time of sacrifice.

The Sama Veda is set to tune for the purpose of chanting during the sacrifice. It is called the book of chants and the origins of Indian music are traced in it. The Atharva Veda contains details of rituals.

Answer: (a)

The Sabha is called Narishta which meant a ‘resolution of many’ that cannot be broken. It performed the executive functions. In the later Vedic period it lost its importance due to the rise of royal power.

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.

Answer: (d)

Answer: (d)