vedic period MCQ set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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

a) 1 2 4 3

b) 4 1 2 3

c) 2 3 4 1

d) 1 2 3 4

Question : 2

Who among the following was a commentator of the Manusmriti ?

a) Bhattasvami

b) Medhatithi

c) Visvarupa

d) Asahaya

Question : 3

Who among the following was a Brahmavadini that composed some hymns of the Vedas?

a) Leelavati

b) Savitri

c) Gargi

d) Lopamudra

Question : 4

Consider the following statements:

1. Indra was the most prominent god in the Rigvedic period.
2. 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

Question : 5

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

Question : 6

Who among the following is regarded as War God in Rigveda?

a) Surya

b) Varuna

c) Indra

d) Agni