Q. How many times the word ‘Jana’ occur in the Rigveda? (a) 75 times (b) 175 times (c) 275 times (d) 375 times Ans: (c) 275 times Explanation: The word ‘Jana’ occurs approximately (c) 275 times in the Rigveda. The Rigveda is a collection of ancient Vedic hymns and verses, and the word ‘Jana’ is […]
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Q. Which of the following is concerned with origin of Indian medicine? (a) Rigveda (b) Samveda (c) Yajurveda (d) Atharveda Ans: (d) Atharveda Explanation: The origin of Indian medicine is primarily associated with (d) Atharveda. The Atharveda, one of the four Vedas, contains hymns and verses that deal with various aspects of life, including healing,
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Q. Which one of the following assemblies was also called Narishta meaning a resolution that cannot be broken? (a) Gana (b) Vidhata (c) Sabha (d) Samiti Ans: (c) Sabha Explanation: The Vedic assembly called Sabha was referred to as Naristha which means a proposal which cannot be rejected. The Sabha performed executive functions.
Q. The river Chenab was known during the Vedic period by the name : (a) Askini (b) Parushni (c) Shutudri (d) Vitasta Ans: (a) Askini Explanation: The Chenab river was called Asikni (Sanskrit: असिक्नी) in the Rigveda (VIII. 20.25, X. 75.5).
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Q. Who is the most important God in Rigaveda? (a) Agni (b) Indra (c) Varun (d) Vishnu Ans: (b) Indra Explanation: The most important god in the Rigveda is (b) Indra. Indra is prominently featured in the Rigveda, which is the oldest of the four Vedas and one of the most ancient texts of Hinduism.
Q. The concept of ‘Gotra’ become established in which period? (a) Rig Vedic age (b) Later Vedic age (c) Pre Mauryan Period (d) Mauryan period Ans: (b) Later Vedic age Explanation: The concept of ‘Gotra’ became established in the (b) Later Vedic age. Gotra refers to the concept of lineage or clan in Hindu society.
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Q. Who among the following artisan classes were entitled to wear the sacred thread in the vedic period? (a) Chariot-makers (b) Goldsmiths (c) Blacksmiths (d) Weavers Ans: (a) Chariot-makers
Q. Which book of the later vedic age divides the country into five parts? (a) Atharva veda (b) Aitreya Brahmana (c) Satapatha Brahmana (d) Isa Upanishad Ans: (b) Aitreya Brahmana
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Q. The ceremonies of rajasuya and vajpeya are mentioned in which text? (a) Rig Veda (b) Sama Veda (c) Yajur Veda (d) Atharva Veda Ans: (c) Yajur Veda Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Yajur Veda. The ceremonies of Rajasuya and Vajpeya are mentioned in the Yajur Veda. The Yajur Veda is one of the
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Q. With regard to the position of woman during the Vedic age, which one of the following statements is not true? (a) Women enjoyed an honourable position (b) Women took part in religious deliberation during the early Vedic period (c) The practice of ‘sati’ was unknown during the early Vedic period (d) The birth of
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