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The following question based on vedic period topic of indian history mcq
(a) Varun
(b) Vishnu
(c) Indra
(d) Agni
The correct answers to the above question in:
Answer: (c)
Indra was the most important divinity and was lord of war. 250 hymns have been devoted to only Indra in Rigveda, which is highest for any of the Gods.
His other names are: Car-warrior (Rathestha);
A winner ( Jitendra) and Soma Drinker (Somapa).
Indra is mentioned as son of Dyaus.
He killed a demon Vritra, so he is known as Vritrahan.
He destroyed the forests so also known as Purandhar.
He held the thunderbolt (Vajra) with which he destroyed the enemies.
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Question : 1
With whom is the Yadu tribe mostly paired in the Rigveda?
a) Turvasu
b) Puru
c) Druhyu
d) Anu
Answer »Answer: (a)
Yadu tribe is one of the Indo-Aryan tribes mentioned in the Rigveda. They are mostly paired with Turvasu in Rigveda.
Question : 2
Match the following lists –
| List I | List II |
| 1. Brahma-vivaha | (i) father gives his daughter’s hand to the knowledgeable and well-behaved bridegroom with proper rites and rituals |
| 2. Daiva-vivaha | (ii) father gives the bride’s hand to the priest, engaged in sacrifice |
| 3. Prajapatya-vivaha | (iii) father greets bridegroom and appealls the couple to follow religious duties |
| 4. Arsha-vivaha | (iv) after receiving a pair of cattle from the groom, father gives the bride’s hand to the bridegroom |
a) 1-ii 2-iii, 3- iv, 4- i
b) 1-i, 2-ii, 3-iii, 4-iv
c) 1-iii, 2-ii, 3-i, 4- iv
d) 1- ii, 2-iii, 3-i, 4-iv
Answer »Answer: (b)
During later Vedic period we see eight types of marriages, which were prevalent in the society. These types clearly reflect contacts of Vedic people with different kinds of cultures.
The other four types of marriages were: Gandharva-vivaha – marriage-at-will
i.e. through the consent of bridegroom and bride only;
- Asur-vivah – a Bridegroom gives money to the father and relatives of bride and purchases her for marriage.
- Rakshasa-vivaha – forceful abduction of a crying girl and marrying her.
- Paishacha-vivah – with force making the girl unconscious and violate her chastity.
Question : 3
Arrange in a chronological sequence the following Varsavasas of Gautam Buddha during the first decade of his enlightenment?
- Kausambi
- Rajagriha
- Risipattana
- Vaisali
a) 3, 2, 4, 1
b) 4, 3, 1, 2
c) 3, 4, 2, 1
d) 2, 1, 3, 4
Answer »Answer: (a)
Question : 4
Regarding women in the Vedic period, which of the following are correct?
- They were allowed to study
- They held good positions
- They did not practice Purdah system
- They attended Sabha and Samiti
a) All of these
b) 2 and 3
c) 3 and 4
d) 1 and 2
Answer »Answer: (a)
The Rigvedic society was a free society. The Aryans evidently preferred male child to female child. However, females were as free as their male counterparts.
Education was equally open for boys and girls. Girls studied the Veda and fine arts. Women never observed Purdha in the Vedic period.
They enjoyed freedom in selecting their mates. But divorce was not permissible to them. In the family, they enjoyed complete freedom and were treated as Ardhanginis.
Question : 5
Match list ‘A’ with list ‘B’ and choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
| List ‘A’ | List ‘B’ |
| A. Nyaya | 1. Jaimini |
| B. Vaisheshika | 2. Badarayana |
| C. Sankhya | 3. Gautam |
| D. Yoga | 4. Kanada |
| E. Purva Mimamsa | 5. Kapila |
| F. Uttara Mimamsa | 6. Patanjali |
a) 1 2 3 4 5 6
b) 3 4 5 6 1 2
c) 4 3 2 1 5 6
d) 5 6 4 1 2 3
Answer »Answer: (b)
Nyaaya Shashtra: The author of this Darshan is Rishi Gautama ji. The subject of this darshan is to attain Moksha (Salvation) by getting the philosophical knowledge.
Vaisheshika Shashtra:- The author of this Darshan is Rishi Kanaad ji. He has described the true form of the Dharma.
Sankhya Shashtra:- The author of this Darshan is Rishi Kapil ji and its subject is about the Prakriti and its products and Purusha.
Yoga Shashtra:- The author of this Darshan is Maharishi Patanjali ji and it deals with the Saadhana, Dhyan, Samaadhi etc.
Purva Mimaansa / Mimaansa Shashtra:- The author of this Darshan is Rishi Jaimini ji. The science of morals is discussed in detail. The concept of this darshan is Dharma.
Uttar Mimaansa / Vedaant Shashtra:- The author of this Darshan is Rishi Vyaasa ji and the subject is about the Brahmaa (Iswhar) and attainment of Brahmaa / Moksha (Salvation).
Question : 6
The earliest reference to Devakiputra Krishna occurs in :
a) Satapatha Brahmana
b) Chhandogya Upnishad
c) Atharvaveda
d) Rigveda
Answer »Answer: (b)
The first reference to Krishna occurs in the Chhandogya Upanishad of perhaps the sixth century B.C.
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