vedic period Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 16 [UPPCS (Mains) 2016]

An inscription of 14th century B.C. which describes the Vedic-Gods has been found in

a) Ecbatana

b) Babylon

c) Boghaz-Koi

d) Bisotun

Question : 17 [UPPCS (Pre) 2008]

Which of the following animals was considered as ‘Aghanya’ during the Vedic period?

a) Bull

b) Cow

c) Sheep

d) Elephant

Question : 18 [Chhattisgarh PCS (Pre) 2016]

In context on Indian culture ‘Rit’ means

a) Natural law

b) Human law

c) Artificial law

d) Social law

Question : 19

The Rig Vedic samanas were probably

a) Skirmishes taking places among the various Aryan tribes

b) Ascetics renouncing worldly pursuits and highlighting other worldliness

c) Religious gatherings discussing various metaphysical aspects

d) Popular institutions conducting different types of tournaments

Question : 20

Which one of the following statements about the agricultural practices of Rigvedic Aryans is not correct?

a) Knowledge of seasons promoted agriculture

b) The agricultural profession was not regarded as respectable

c) They used fire to burn forests and make land fit for cult vation

d) Canals were dug and the use of manure was known