vedic period MCQ set 7 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following is concerned with origin of Indian medicine?

a) Samveda

b) Rigveda

c) Yajurveda

d) Atharveda

Question : 2

With reference to the early vedic age, consider the following statements:

1. In Rig Veda, there are 20 mandalas of which book I to X are the oldest and relate to early Vedic Age.
2. The total numbers of hymns is 1028.
3. Book VIII of Rigveda ascribed to Kanvas and Angirases.
4. Samaveda, Yajurveda and Atharvaveda are composed during the early vedic age.

a) 1 and 4

b) 2 and 3

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2, 3 and 4

Question : 3

The word Yava mentioned in Rigveda is used for which agricultural product?

a) Gram

b) Barley

c) Rice

d) Wheat

Question : 4

(A) is the statement of fact (R) is the explanation or cause of it? Choose the correct answer with the help of the codes given:
(A): Rig Veda mentioned of Goddess ‘Usha’
(R): Rigvedic religion was influenced by the religion of Harappa culture

a) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

b) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct

c) (A) and (R) both are correct and (R) is a correct explanation of (A)

d) (A) and (R) both are correct but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A)

Question : 5

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 : 6

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