vedic period MCQ set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the following statements:

• Assertion (A): Gautam Buddha spent the maximum number of rainy seasons of Saravasti
• Reason (R): Prasenjit, the ruler of Kosala and Gautam Buddha were of the same age. 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.

Question : 2

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Later Vedic Period?

1. Iron was used extensively in this period.
2. Gods of the Early Vedic period like Indra and Agni lost their Importance during the Later Vedic Period.
3. A large number of new officials were involved in the administration in addition to the existing purohita, senani and gramani.

a) 1 and 3

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3

Question : 3

Which of the following is concerned with origin of Indian medicine?

a) Yajurveda

b) Atharveda

c) Samveda

d) Rigveda

Question : 4

The word ‘Aryan’ denotes :

a) Speech group

b) Superior race

c) Nomadic people

d) Ethnic group

Question : 5

• Concept of Purushartha emrged during the Later Vedic Period.
• Which of the following were the elements of Purushartha during this period?

1. Dharma
2. Artha
3. Kama
4. Moksha.

a) 2, 3, and 4

b) 1, 2, and 3

c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

d) 1, 3, and 4

Question : 6

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

a) 1 3 2 4

b) 4 3 1 2

c) 3 2 4 1

d) 2 4 3 1