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.
Select the answer from the codes given below:

a) 2 only

b) 1 only

c) None

d) 1 and 2 both

Answer: (a)

The Aryans further moved towards east in the Later Vedic Period.The Satapatha Brahmana refers to the expansion of Aryans to the eastern Gangetic plains.

During the Later Vedic Period the king performed various rituals and sacrifices to strengthen his position. They include Rajasuya (consecration ceremony), Asvamedha (horse sacrifice) and Vajpeya (chariot race). The kings also assumed titles like Rajavisvajanan, Ahilabhuvanapathi, (lord of all earth), Ekrat and Samrat (sole ruler).

Question : 22

The largest number of Rigvedic hymns are devoted to :

a) Rudra

b) Vishnu

c) Indra

d) Agni

Answer: (c)

The Rigvedic hymns are dedicated to various deities, chief of whom are Indra, a heroic god praised for having slain his enemy Vrtra; Agni, the sacrificial fire; and Soma, the sacred potion or the plant it is made from.

Question : 23

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

a) Kathopanishad

b) Kenopanishad

c) Mundakopnishad

d) Chhandogyopanishad

Answer: (a)

The famous dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama about transmigration of soul is mentioned in the Kathopanishad.

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

Answer: (b)

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

Answer: (d)

The first hymn of each Mandala has addressed to Agni and his name is the first word of the Rigveda. The remaining hymns are mainly addressed to Indra, Varuna, Mitra, the Ashvins, the Maruts, Usas, Surya, Rbhus, Rudra, Vayu, Brhaspati, Visnu, Heaven and Earth, and all the Gods.

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