vedic period Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 1 [Uttarakhand PCS (Pre) 2012]

In which Vedic text the term ‘Varna’ is found referred for the first time?

a) Rig Veda

b) Samaveda

c) Atharvaveda

d) Yajurveda

Question : 2 [UPRO/ARO (Pre) 2014]

‘Gopatha Brahmana’ is associated with

a) Yajurveda

b) Atharvaveda

c) Samveda

d) Rig Veda

Question : 3

The vajpeya was a rite meant for

a) Ensuring the prosperity of the realm and the ruler

b) Asserting the strength of the ruler

c) The daily fi e sacrifices prescribed for the male householder

d) Legitimization of the action of the ruler’s position

Question : 4

Which of the following descriptions of the Later Vedic officials is not correct?

a) Kshttri-Chamberlain

b) Bhagadugha-Collector of taxes

c) Akshavapa-Superintendent of gambling

d) Adhikari-Suuperintendent of Police

Question : 5

Which statement is false with regard to the later Vedic period?

a) The Vindhyas are indirectly referred to

b) Specific reference to the Bay of Bengal

c) Writings mention the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean

d) Several Himalayan peaks are mentioned