vedic period MCQ set 9 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

In the context of ancient Indian society which one of the following terms does not belong to the category of the other three?

a) Kula

b) Kosa

c) Vansha

d) Gotra

Question : 2

The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of

a) Bhakti

b) Worship of nature and yajnas

c) Image worship and yajnas

d) Worship of nature and bhakti

Question : 3

(A) is the statement of fact, (R) is the explanation or cause of it? Choose the correct answer with the help of codes given.
(A): Cow is described in Rig Veda as ‘not to be killed’
(R): Cow was the backbone of Rigvedic pastoral economy

a) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

b) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct

c) (A) and (R) both are correct and (R) is a correct explanation of (A)

d) (A) and (R) both are correct but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A)

Question : 4

In Mahabharat by what name were the Kuninda-kings known?

a) Sarvasrestha

b) Dwij Srestha

c) Madhyam

d) Dwij

Question : 5

Which one of the following four Vedas contains an account of magical charms and spells?

a) Rig Veda

b) Atharvaveda

c) Yajurveda

d) Samaveda

Question : 6

Which of the following statements about the system of taxation and revenue administration in the Later Vedic period is not correct?

a) The king received regular contributions from the people in the shape of bali and shulka

b) Settled life and stable agriculture led to the production of surplus which could be collected by the king in the form of taxes

c) One-sixth of the produce of the land was payable to the king

d) An official called bhagadugha collected the royal share of the produce