June 2023

Q. The Rigvedic hymns can be treated as being historically fairly authentic because (a) They give a chronological account of the historical events (b) The events described in them are corroborated by Avesthan Gathas. (c) They are the earliest of the Vedic literature (d) Their composition was contemporary with the period described Ans: (c) They […]

Q. Which of the following was the centre of Aryan activity in the later Vedic period? (a) The Aryavarta (b) From the Yamuna to the western border of Bengal (c) The Punjab and Delhi region (d) Uttarapatha Ans: (d) Uttarapatha Explanation: In the later Vedic period, the centre of Aryan activity shifted to (d) Uttarapatha.

Q. The word Yava mentioned in Rigveda is used for which agricultural product? (a) Barley (b) Gram (c) Rice (d) Wheat Ans: (a) Barley Explanation: The word Yava mentioned in the Rigveda is used for (a) Barley. Barley was an important agricultural crop during the Vedic period and was commonly cultivated and consumed by the

Q. Sayana the famous commentator of the Vedic texts, was patronised by : (a) Parmara rulers (b) Satvahana rulers (c) Vijaynagar rulers (d) Vakataka rulers Ans: (c) Vijaynagar rulers Explanation:  Sayana was an important commentator on the Vedas. His commentary on the Rigveda was edited by Max Müller, 1849-1875.He flourished under the king Bukka I

Q. During the Rigvedic period, ‘Niska’ was an ornament of : (a) Ear (b) Neck (c) Arm (d) Wrist Ans: (b) Neck Explanation: During the Rigvedic period, ‘Niska’ was an ornament worn around the (b) neck. The Rigveda mentions the use of various ornaments and jewelry, and the ‘Niska’ specifically refers to a necklace or

Q. The great law giver of ancient time was (a) Vatsyayana (b) Ashoka (c) Manu (d) Panini Ans: (c) Manu Explanation: The great law giver of ancient times was (c) Manu. Manu, also known as Manu Vaivasvata or Manu Smriti, is traditionally regarded as the ancient sage who laid down the laws and principles of

Q. The words “Satyameva Jayate” in the state emblem of India have been adopted from which one of the following? (a) Mundaka Upanishad (b) Katha Upanishad (c) Mandukya Upanishad (d) Chhandogya Upanishad Ans: (a) Mundaka Upanishad Explanation: The words “Satyameva Jayate” in the state emblem of India have been adopted from (a) Mundaka Upanishad. The

Q. Who wrote the first textbook on Jyotish? (a) Panini (b) Patanjali (c) Katyayan (d) Bhrigu Ans: (d) Bhrigu Explanation: Maharishi Bhrigu was the first compiler of predictive astrology Jyotisha. He is credited as the father of Hindu astrology and the first astrological treatise Bhrigu Samhita is attributed to his authorship. The Bhrigu Samhita is an astrological Jyotish

Q. A story of Sunahsesha, in which his father Ajigarta is stated to have sold him to Harishchandra, occurs in : (a) Aitareya Brahmana (b) Gopatha Brahmana (c) Svetasvatara Upanishad (d) Brihadaranyaka Upanishad Ans: (a) Aitareya Brahmana Explanation: The story of Sunahsepha, in which his father Ajigarta sells him to Harishchandra, occurs in the (a)

Q. Who among the following was a commentator of the Manusmriti ? (a) Asahaya (b) Visvarupa  (c) Bhattasvami (d) Medhatithi Ans: (d) Medhatithi Explanation: The commentator of the Manusmriti was (d) Medhatithi. Medhatithi was an ancient Indian scholar and commentator who wrote a commentary on the Manusmriti, also known as the Manusmriti Bhashya. His commentary