vedic period MCQ set 8 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The Rigvedic Aryans had no knowledge of

a) Iron

b) Copper

c) Gold

d) Silver

Question : 2

Vaisesika or the second school of philosophy was interested in physics rather than in theology. Its legendary founder was Kanada. Its basic tenet is that nature is

a) nothingness

b) atomic

c) timeless

d) finit

Question : 3

Who of the following Gods was considered as War-God in the Vedic Pantheon?

a) Varuna

b) Agni

c) Indra

d) Mitra

Question : 4

King Asvapati of the Upanishadic Age was the ruler of :

a) Matsya

b) Kekaya

c) Panchala

d) Sursena

Question : 5

Assertion (A):
During the early Vedic Age, cattle seem to have been tended by common herdsman.
Reactions (R):
Probably they were under the common ownership of the members of the tribe. In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?

a) (A) is false but (R) is true

b) (A) is true but (R) is false

c) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)

d) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain (A)

Question : 6

800 B.C. to 600 B.C. is related to which era?

a) Brahmin

b) Ramayana

c) Sutra

d) Mahabharata