vedic period MCQ set 8 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The river most mentioned in early Vedic literature is

a) Sindhu

b) Sarasvati

c) Shutudri

d) Ganga

Question : 2

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

a) 1028

b) 1128

c) 1017

d) 1020

Question : 3

The head of which of the following was supposed to be known as ganapati or jyeshtha?

a) Tribe

b) Family

c) Tribal republic

d) Sabha

Question : 4

Which one of the following statements about the agricultural practices of Rigvedic Aryans is not correct?

a) Knowledge of seasons promoted agriculture

b) The agricultural profession was not regarded as respectable

c) They used fire to burn forests and make land fit for cult vation

d) Canals were dug and the use of manure was known

Question : 5

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 : 6

In context on Indian culture ‘Rit’ means

a) Natural law

b) Human law

c) Artificial law

d) Social law