vedic period Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Answer: (a)

Manu-smriti (Laws of Manu), traditionally, the most authoritative of the books of the Hindu code (Dharmashastra) in India. It is attributed to the legendary first man and lawgiver, Manu. In its present form, it dates from the 1st century BCE.

Answer: (d)

Panini was a Sanskrit grammarian who gave a comprehensive and scientific theory of phonetics, phonology and morphology of Sanskrit language.

Answer: (b)

These are the vedic names of rivers.

Answer: (d)

In ancient times there where many Brahmanas, but currently only six are to be found:-

1. Aitareya Brahman Granth based on Rig Veda authored by Rishi Aitareya Mahidaas.
2. Shankhyayan Brahman Granth based on Rig Veda
3. Kaushtiki Brahman based on Rig Veda
4. Shatapath Brahman Granth based on Yajurveda 
5. Maha-Tandya Brahman Granth based on Sam Veda
6. Gopath Brahman Granth based on Atharva Veda

Answer: (c)

The Vedic deities Agni is not mentioned in the Boghazkoi inscription. Four Vedic deities, i.e. Indra, Mitra, Varuna and Nasatya were mentioned in Boghazkoi inscription.