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The following question based on vedic period topic of indian history mcq
- Indra was the most prominent god in the Rigvedic period.
- Vishwamitra had composed Gayatri Mantra. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 only
(d) 1 only
The correct answers to the above question in:
Answer: (b)
Indra was the most powerful and popular god. He lived in heaven. He was the god of thunder, lightning. Many hymns of the Rigveda are offered in his name.
The Gayatri Mantra is a highly revered Mantra, based on a Vedic Sanskrit verse from a hymn of the Rigveda, attributed to the Rishi (sage) Vishvamitra.
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Question : 1
The river Chenab was known during the Vedic period by the name :
a) Shutudri
b) Vitasta
c) Parushni
d) Askini
Answer »Answer: (d)
The river Chenab was known in the Vedic period as Chandrabhaga also Ashkini or Iskmati and as Acesines to the Ancient Greeks.
Question : 2
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes:
List I | List II |
A. Birth | 1. Stupa |
B. First Sermon | 2. Lotus and bull |
C. Nirvana | 3. Dharmachakra |
D. Parinirvana | 4. Bodhi tree |
a) 1 2 4 3
b) 4 1 2 3
c) 2 3 4 1
d) 1 2 3 4
Answer »Answer: (c)
Symbol of 5 great events of Buddha’s life
Event | Symbol |
Buddha’s birth | Lotus & bull |
The great departure (Mahabhinishkramana) | Horse |
Enlightenment (Nirvana) | Bodhi tree |
First sermon (Dhammachakraparivartan) | Wheel |
Death (Parinirvana) | Stupa |
Question : 3
Who among the following was a commentator of the Manusmriti ?
a) Bhattasvami
b) Medhatithi
c) Visvarupa
d) Asahaya
Answer »Answer: (b)
Medhatithi was first Sanskritscholar who did commentary on Manusmriti a Dhramashastra. The exact date of Medhatithi’s writing is unclear, and he has been placed anywhere between about 820 and 1050 AD.
Question : 4
Which of the following descriptions of the Later Vedic officials is not correct?
a) Kshttri-Chamberlain
b) Akshavapa-Superintendent of gambling
c) Adhikari-Suuperintendent of Police
d) Bhagadugha-Collector of taxes
Answer »Answer: (b)
Question : 5
Who among the following is regarded as War God in Rigveda?
a) Surya
b) Varuna
c) Indra
d) Agni
Answer »Answer: (c)
Question : 6
Dasarajana was :
a) Battle of ten kings
b) None of these
c) A sacrifice to be performed by the king
d) Ten incarnations of Vishnu
Answer »Answer: (a)
Dasarajana was the battle of ten kings. The name of confederate kings involved in this war is actually slightly over ten, but was referred to roughly as ‘dasha’ in the Rigveda. They were Puru, Yadu, Turvasa, Anu, Druhyu, Alina, Paktha, Bhalanas, Shiva, Vishanin, Simyu, Vaikrna and others.
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