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 […]
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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
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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
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Q. Who among the following Vedic deities bears resemblance with Avestan God ‘Ahurmazda’ ? (a) Indra (b) Varuna (c) Rudra (d) Vishnu Ans: (a) Indra
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Q. King Asvapati of the Upanishadic Age was the ruler of : (a) Kekaya (b) Matsya (c) Panchala (d) Sursena Ans: (a) Kekaya Explanation: According to Ramayana, Ashvapati was king of Kekeya Kingdom the land of fine horses.
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Q. To which Sakha does the publised Rigveda Samhita belong? (a) Sawnaka (b) Asvalayan (c) Sakala (d) Sankhayana Ans: (c) Sakala Explanation: The published Rigveda Samhita belongs to the (c) Sakala Sakha. The Rigveda, one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, is divided into various Shakhas or branches. Each Shakha has its own recension
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Q. The flood Legend in which a divine fish has been described as rescuing Manu occurs in detail in : (a) Rigveda Samhita (b) Vajasaneyi Samhita (c) Satapatha Brahmana (d) Aitareya Brahmana Ans: (c) Satapatha Brahmana Explanation: The flood legend in which a divine fish rescues Manu occurs in detail in the (c) Satapatha Brahmana.
