vedic period Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Answer: (c)

Some of the important Upanishads are Aitareya,

• Kausitaki (belong to Rigveda);
• Chhandogya, Kena (belong to the Samaveda);
• Katha, Svetasvatara, Brihadaranyaka, Isa (belong to the Yajurveda);
• Mundaka, Prasna and Mandukya (belong to the Atharvaveda).

The correct matching pairs are –

• Rigveda and Kaushitaki,
• Yajurveda and Katha,
• Samaveda and Chhandogya,
• Atharvaveda and Mundaka.

Answer: (c)

Vedang is auxiliary to the four Vedas essential for the correct interpretation of the Vedas.

Mundaka Upanisad mentions that there are six Vedanga which is as follows:

1. Siksha is related to sound, letters, pronunciation, the method of teaching and learning of these basic elements.
2. Kalpa: Vedic system involves Karmakaanda (system of prescribed acts and rituals).
3. Vyaakaran / Grammar:- Vyakarana is considered to be a principal part of the six Vedaangas.
4. Nirukta:- Nirukta is a kind of commentary on Nighantu, which is a collection of difficult words of the Veda.
5. The composition of the Vedas indicates consummate development of the knowledge of the poetic meter, chhandas.
6. The sixth Vedaanga relates to Jyotisa - astronomy and astrology. Jyotisa is considered to be the science of light, and it is looked upon as the eyes among the Vedaangas.

Answer: (b)

Answer: (c)

The correct pairs of Rigvedic names and modern names are:

Answer: (b)

The staple diet of the people was milk, ghee (clarified butter), vegetables, fruit and barley. On special occasions like a religious feast or the arrival of a guest, a more elaborate meal was organized.

Meats from the ox, goat and sheep were served along with intoxicating drinks, like Sura and Madhu.