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(a) Boghazkoi
(b) Junagarh
(c) Shahbajgarhi
(d) Mansehra
The correct answers to the above question in:
Answer: (a)
One of the Boghazkoi inscriptions proves that the Aryans are from Central Asia and their movements from Iran to India.
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Question : 1
Various crafts in the Early Vedic period were:
- Carpentry
- Weaving
- Goldsmith
- Pot-making
a) 2, 3, and 4
b) 1, 2, and 3
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
d) 1, 3, and 4
Answer »Answer: (c)
We find reference of various crafts in the Early Vedic period; however quite of limited nature. These comprised of, Carpentry i.e. to make agricultural equipment, chariots, bullock carts, boats, homes, toys etc. Vedic Aryans used to wear colourful clothes of cotton and wool. The colours were added by dyers.
Such colourful clothes were then embroideries by women, known as ‘Peshaskari’. The weaver was called as ‘Vaya’; whereas the Charakha was called as Tasar. The Goldsmith was called as ‘Hiranyakar’. He used to make jewellery of gold, both for human and horses. Cobbler used to make water bags, shoes, bridle, and whips, thread for bows etc. Pot-making pot making -point makers used to make different types of pottery items for various uses. There was no social division at this early stage;
Hence, anybody could take up any occupation. Fishing was also part of the occupation.
Question : 2
Which of the following rivers is referred to as Matetama, Devitama and Naditama in the Rigveda?
a) Ganga
b) Yamuna
c) Saraswati
d) Sindhu
Answer »Answer: (c)
The river Sarswati is referred to as Matetama, Devitama and Naditama in Rigveda. The Saraswati is praised lavishly in the Rigveda as the best of all the rivers, especially in the Nadistuti Sukta.
Question : 3
The concept of ‘Gotra’ become established in which period?
a) Later Vedic age
b) Pre Mauryan Period
c) Mauryan period
d) Rig Vedic age
Answer »Answer: (a)
Question : 4
Which one of the following assemblies was also called Narishta meaning a resolution that cannot be broken?
a) Sabha
b) Samiti
c) Vidhata
d) Gana
Answer »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.
Question : 5
The origins of Indian music are traced in-
a) Yajur Veda
b) Rig Veda
c) Atharva Veda
d) Sama Veda
Answer »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.
Question : 6
Which of the following were the rivers mentioned during the Early Vedic Period?
- Kubha
- Suvastu
- Krumu
- Prapa
a) 2, 3, and 4
b) 1, 2, and 3
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
d) 1, 3, and 4
Answer »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.
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