UPSC General Knowledge Questions & Answers | Important GK Questions & Answers

31 'Veda' has been derived from the word ‘Vid’. What is the meaning of 'Vid'?

A God

B Knowledge

C Holy

D Religious

Answer: Option [B]

32 Which of the following was unknown in Rigvedic society ?

A Polygamy

B Purdah system

C Polyandry

D Child marriage

Answer: Option [D]

33 The ninth mandala of the Rigveda samhita is devoted wholly to:

A Urvashi and the Heaven

B Gods related to plants and drugs

C ‘Soma’ and the god who is named after the drink

D Narada

Answer: Option [C]

34 Which is the oldest Veda?

A Yajur

B Rig

C Atharva

D Sama

Answer: Option [B]

35 The theory of ‘Arctic Region’ as the original home of Aryans is popularised by:

A B.G. Tilak

B Raja Ram Mohan Roy

C Keith

D Max Muller

Answer: Option [A]