vedic period MCQ set 8 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The ‘Mantra’ famous with the name of ‘Gayatri Mantra’ found in which of the following scriptures?

a) Bhagwatgita

b) Rig Veda

c) Atharvaveda

d) Manusmriti

Question : 2

What is the total number of Sanskaras?

a) 10

b) 15

c) 12

d) 16

Question : 3

During the Rigvedic Period word ‘Nishka’ was used for a Jewellery but in later period it was used for the meaning of

a) Arms

b) Script

c) Farming equipment

d) Coin

Question : 4

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 : 5

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

a) 1028

b) 1128

c) 1017

d) 1020

Question : 6

The river most mentioned in early Vedic literature is

a) Sindhu

b) Sarasvati

c) Shutudri

d) Ganga