vedic period MCQ set 5 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Fundamental or basic script of the ‘Rig Veda’ was

a) Devnagri

b) Pali

c) Kharoshthi

d) Brahmi

Question : 2

The river Chenab was known during the Vedic period by the name :

a) Parushni

b) Askini

c) Shutudri

d) Vitasta

Question : 3

The priest associated with King Videgha Madhava referred in Shatapatha Brahmana was

a) Rishi Bhardwaj

b) Rishi Vishwamitra

c) Rishi Vashishta

d) Rishi Gautama Rahugana

Question : 4

Who captured 10,000 women slaves from various countries and gave them to his brahmana priest?

a) Anga

b) Purukutsa

c) Balbutha

d) Taruksha

Question : 5

Which was not the outcome of the sacrificial rites:

a) Knowledge of animal anatomy also increased due to frequent sacrifice of animals

b) It resulted in some interesting byproducts such as mathematical knowledge grew

c) Kings were deprived of their wealth which was given to priests as gifts

d) It increased the power of the priest without whom the sacrifice could not take place

Question : 6

Which of the following was the most common mode of carrying on trade?

a) It is not known

b) Use of gold coin nishka as a measure of value was also known

c) Barter system

d) Cow was the unit of value in largescale transactions