vedic period MCQ set 7 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The flood Legend in which a divine fish has been described as rescuing Manu occurs in detail in :

a) Vajasaneyi Samhita

b) Rigveda Samhita

c) Satapatha Brahmana

d) Aitareya Brahmana

Question : 2

Which Mandala of Rig Veda is completely dedicated to ‘Soma’?

a) Seventh Mandala

b) Ninth Mandala

c) Eighth Mandala

d) Tenth Mandala

Question : 3

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below.  

a) 4 2 1 3

b) 4 1 2 3

c) 3 2 4 1

d) 2 3 1 4

Question : 4

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 : 5

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

a) Samveda

b) Rigveda

c) Yajurveda

d) Atharveda

Question : 6

The ceremonies of rajasuya and vajpeya are mentioned in which text?

a) Sama Veda

b) Rig Veda

c) Yajur Veda

d) Atharva Veda