vedic period MCQ set 9 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The Rigvedic hymns can be treated as being historically fairly authentic because

a) The events described in them are corroborated by Avesthan Gathas.

b) They give a chronological account of the historical events

c) They are the earliest of the Vedic literature

d) Their composition was contemporary with the period described

Question : 2

The Vedic river Kubha was located in

a) Afghanistan

b) Kashmir

c) Chinese Turkistan

d) Punjab

Question : 3

The famous battle of ‘Ten Kings’ as described in the Rig Veda was fought on the bank of

a) Parushni

b) Vipasa

c) Saraswati

d) Asikni

Question : 4

Which one of the following is oldest Veda?

a) Yajurveda

b) Samaveda

c) Rig Veda

d) Atharvaveda

Question : 5

The teacher who taught ‘VedVedanga’ for livelihood, was called

a) Acharya

b) Upadhyaya

c) Adhvaryu

d) Purohita

Question : 6

During the Rig Vedic period Nishka was an ornament of

a) Ear

b) Arm

c) Neck

d) Wrist