vedic period MCQ set 3 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Who wrote the first textbook on Jyotis?

a) Katyayan

b) Bhrigu

c) Patanjali

d) Panini

Question : 2

During the Rigvedic period, ‘Niska’ was an ornament of :

a) Arm

b) Wrist

c) Neck

d) Ear

Question : 3

How many times does the word ‘Jana’ occur in the Rigveda?

a) 275 times

b) 375 times

c) 175 times

d) 75 times

Question : 4

Vedic literature is also known as :

a) Sanhita

b) Vedanga

c) Smriti

d) Shruti

Question : 5

Which of the following statements about the system of taxation and revenue administration in the Later Vedic period is not correct?

a) The king received regular contributions from the people in the shape of bali and shulka

b) One-sixth of the produce of the land was payable to the king

c) An official called bhagadugha collected the royal share of the produce

d) Settled life and stable agriculture led to the production of surplus which could be collected by the king in the form of taxes

Question : 6

Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct?

1. The Upveda of Rigveda is Ayurveda
2. Satpatha Brahman related to Yajurveda is lengthiest of all the Brahmans
3. Samaveda contains hymns sung by particular type of priests known as Udgatori.
4. The Upveda of Samveda in Adhwaryu.

a) None of these

b) All of these

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 1, 3 and 4