vedic period MCQ set 6 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The Rig Veda is the

a) Collection of hymns

b) Collection of words

c) Collection of stories

d) Text of war

Question : 2

Which of the following statements regarding the hymns of the Rig veda are correct ?

1. They refer to the Himavant and the Nujavant.
2. They mention geographical terms like Aryavarta and Dakshinatya.
3. Most rivers mentioned in them flow in areas west of the Yamuna and the Ganga.
4. They mention the ruling families on the Kurus, Panchalas and the Ikshvakus.

a) 1 and 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 2, 3 and 4

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question : 3

Aghanya in Rig Veda is mentioned for

a) Goat

b) Elephant

c) Cow

d) Horse

Question : 4

In the period of Mahabharata, the name of Mahanadi was

a) Kaveri

b) Mahananda

c) Tapti

d) None of the above

Question : 5

Which of the following Vedas was for liturgical purposes?

a) Atharva Veda

b) Yajur Veda

c) Rig Veda

d) Sama Veda

Question : 6

Who among the following Vedic deities was believed to be their priest?

a) Agni

b) Dyaus

c) Brihaspati

d) Indra