vedic period MCQ set 8 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Match the List-I and List-II and choose your answer from the code given below.  

a) 4 2 3 1

b) 3 4 1 2

c) 2 4 3 1

d) 1 2 4 3

Question : 2

The river most mentioned in early Vedic literature is

a) Sindhu

b) Sarasvati

c) Shutudri

d) Ganga

Question : 3

In Rig Veda there are ..... hymns.

a) 1028

b) 1128

c) 1017

d) 1020

Question : 4

The Rig Vedic samanas were probably

a) Skirmishes taking places among the various Aryan tribes

b) Ascetics renouncing worldly pursuits and highlighting other worldliness

c) Religious gatherings discussing various metaphysical aspects

d) Popular institutions conducting different types of tournaments

Question : 5

In context on Indian culture ‘Rit’ means

a) Natural law

b) Human law

c) Artificial law

d) Social law

Question : 6

Which of the following animals was considered as ‘Aghanya’ during the Vedic period?

a) Bull

b) Cow

c) Sheep

d) Elephant