vedic period Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 11

(A) is the statement of fact (R) is the explanation or cause of it? Choose the correct answer with the help of the codes given:
(A): Rig Veda mentioned of Goddess ‘Usha’
(R): Rigvedic religion was influenced by the religion of Harappa culture

a) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

b) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct

c) (A) and (R) both are correct and (R) is a correct explanation of (A)

d) (A) and (R) both are correct but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A)

Question : 12

The ceremonies of rajasuya and vajpeya are mentioned in which text?

a) Sama Veda

b) Rig Veda

c) Yajur Veda

d) Atharva Veda

Question : 13

Which of the following is concerned with origin of Indian medicine?

a) Samveda

b) Rigveda

c) Yajurveda

d) Atharveda

Question : 14

With reference to the early vedic age, consider the following statements:

1. In Rig Veda, there are 20 mandalas of which book I to X are the oldest and relate to early Vedic Age.
2. The total numbers of hymns is 1028.
3. Book VIII of Rigveda ascribed to Kanvas and Angirases.
4. Samaveda, Yajurveda and Atharvaveda are composed during the early vedic age.

a) 1 and 4

b) 2 and 3

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2, 3 and 4

Question : 15

The word Yava mentioned in Rigveda is used for which agricultural product?

a) Gram

b) Barley

c) Rice

d) Wheat