vedic period Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 21

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. Because of non-Aryan resistance the Aryans could not move towards east in the Later Vedic Period.
2. The king performed various rituals and sacrifices to strengthen his position during the Later Vedic Period.

a) 2 only

b) 1 only

c) None

d) 1 and 2 both

Question : 22

The largest number of Rigvedic hymns are devoted to :

a) Rudra

b) Vishnu

c) Indra

d) Agni

Question : 23

The famous dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama is mentioned in the :

a) Kathopanishad

b) Kenopanishad

c) Mundakopnishad

d) Chhandogyopanishad

Question : 24

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 are the earliest of the Vedic literature

c) Their composition was contemporary with the period described

d) They give a chronological account of the historical events

Question : 25

In the Rigveda, the first hymn of a Mandala is often addressed to :

a) Mitra

b) None of these

c) Indra

d) Agni