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| 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
The correct answers to the above question in:
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.
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Question : 1
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 : 2
A story of Sunahsesha, in which his father Ajigarta is stated to have sold him to Harishchandra, occurs in :
a) Svetasvatara Upnishad
b) Brihadaranyaka Upnishad
c) Gopatha Brahmana
d) Aitareya Brahmana
Answer »Answer: (d)
The story of Sunahsesha in which his father Ajigarta is stated to have sold him to Harishchandra, occurs in Aitareya Brahmana.
Question : 3
Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct?
- The Upveda of Rigveda is Ayurveda
- Satpatha Brahman related to Yajurveda is lengthiest of all the Brahmans
- Samaveda contains hymns sung by particular type of priests known as Udgatori.
- The Upveda of Samveda in Adhwaryu.
a) None of these
b) All of these
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1, 3 and 4
Answer »Answer: (c)
The statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The Upveda of Rigveda is Ayurveda. Satpatha Brahman related to Yajurveda is the lengthiest of all the Brahmans. Samaveda contains hymns sung by Udgatori.
Question : 4
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 : 5
Who is the most important God in Rig veda?
a) Varun
b) Vishnu
c) Indra
d) Agni
Answer »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.
Question : 6
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.
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