vedic period MCQ set 7 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below:  

a) 4 3 2 1

b) 1 2 3 4

c) 3 2 1 4

d) 2 1 4 3

Question : 2

Which book of the later vedic age divides the country into five parts?

a) Aitreya Brahmana

b) Atharva veda

c) Satapatha Brahmana

d) Isa Upanishad

Question : 3

Which one of the following abstract deities of the Vedic religion has been admired most in the Rig Veda?

a) Gandharvas (aerial spirits)

b) Ushas (goddess of dawn)

c) Apsaras (water nymphs)

d) Sraddha (faith)

Question : 4

The three most popular gods of Rigvedic period were

a) Indra, Soma, Vayu

b) Indra, Agni, Varun

c) Indra, Varun, Rudra

d) Indra, Agni, Soma

Question : 5

Which statement is false with regard to the later Vedic period?

a) The Vindhyas are indirectly referred to

b) Specific reference to the Bay of Bengal

c) Writings mention the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean

d) Several Himalayan peaks are mentioned

Question : 6

Which of the following descriptions of the Later Vedic officials is not correct?

a) Kshttri-Chamberlain

b) Bhagadugha-Collector of taxes

c) Akshavapa-Superintendent of gambling

d) Adhikari-Suuperintendent of Police