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Questions : Which of the following Upnisads includes Itihasa-Purana in the list of subjects to be taught to disciples?

(a) Prasna Upnishad

(b) Katha Upnishad

(c) Chhandogya Upnishad

(d) Mundaka Upnishad

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (c)

Chhandogya Upanishad belongs Puranas, together with Itihas, had acquired the high status of a fifth or Panchama Veda.

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Question : 1

During the Rigvedic period the purpose of worshipping the gods was to :

a) Attain salvation

b) Both (c) and (d)

c) Gain material well-being

d) Secure spiritual upliftment

Answer: (b)

Question : 2

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:  

List-I (Officials) List-II (Works)
A. Samgrahitri 1. Collector of Taxes
B. Kshattri 2. Courier
C. Dhagadugha 3. Treasurer
D. Paiagala 4. Chamberlain
Codes: A B C D

a) 4 3 2 1

b) 3 4 1 2

c) 1 2 3 4

d) 2 3 4 1

Answer: (b)

Question : 3

Which of the following rivers mentioned in the Rig Veda indicates the relations of Aryans with Afghanistan?

a) Askini

b) Kubha, Kramu

c) Parushni

d) Vipasha, Shutudri

Answer: (b)

Question : 4

The people who migrated from the region of the Caspian sea were called

a) Aryans

b) Euro Asians

c) Africans

d) Dravidians

Answer: (a)

Question : 5

The river most mentioned in Rigveda is :

a) Saraswati

b) Gandaki

c) Sutudri

d) Sindhu

Answer: (d)

Rigvedic hymns mention several rivers. In the text Sindhu (or Indus), Saraswati (now lost), the Gomati (modern Gomal), the Krumu (modern Kurram) and the Kubha (modern Kabul) are mentioned. The most important river seems to be the Sindhu and its tributaries–Shutudri (Sutluj), Vipas (Beas), Parushni (Ravi), Asikni (Chenab) and Vitasta (Jhelum).

Question : 6

Which of the following is the major impact of Vedic culture on Indian history?

a) Rigidification of caste system

b) Perception of a new world

c) Development of culture

d) Progress of philosophy

Answer: (a)

The earliest expressions of caste can be found in one of India’s religious scripture known as the Vedas. In the beginning, the caste system was not rigid. But in the later Vedic period, it became rigid when the Brahmins and the Kshatriyas became powerful. So, the rigidification of caste system is the major impact of Vedic culture on India.

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