Rig Vedic/Later Vedic Period MCQs with answers and explanations for preparation of UPSC, State PSCs and other Examinations
1. The word ‘Aryan’ denotes:
A. Ethnic group
B. Nomadic people
C. Speech group
D. Superior race
Correct Answer – D(Superior race )
2. Consider the following statements about the Rig Vedic society.
1. The Rig Vedic society was matriarchal.
2. Women were allowed to participate in literary activities.
3. The basic unit of society was the family whose head was called Gahapati.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer – (b) 2 and 3 only
3. Consider the following persons and their roles in Vedic society:
1. Adhvaryu → Priest’s assistant
2. Udgatri → Chanter of hymns
3. Senani → Commander of the army
Select the correctly matched codes below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Correct Answer –Â (d) All of the above
4. Painted Greyware was found in ?
A. Vedic period
B. Guptas
C. Maurya
D. Indus valley civilization
Correct Answer –Â A (Vedic period)
5. Dasarajana was :
A. Ten incarnations of Vishnu
B. A sacrifice to be performed by the king
C. Battle of ten kings
D. None of these
Correct Answer – Â C(Battle of ten kings)
6. The staple food of the Vedic Aryan was:
A. Rice
B. Pulses
C. Vegetables and fruits
D. Wheat, barley and milk products
Correct Answer – D (Wheat, barley and milk products ).
7. Below are rivers along with their Rig-Vedic names. Which among the following are correctly matched:
1) Indus – Sindhu
2) Jhelum – Vitasta
3) Chenab – Askini
Select the correctly matched codes below.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer – D(1, 2 and 3 ).
8. With reference to the Vedic civilization, Rajasuya, Asvamedha and Vajpeya were:
A. Rituals and sacrifices performed by the King to strengthen his position
B. Mercenary army contingents that were owned by the local landlords
C. Land tax imposed on areas inside the jurisdiction of the Empire
D.Land tax imposed on areas inside the jurisdiction of the Empire Body of officials who maintained a record of the extent of empire
Correct Answer – A ( Rituals and sacrifices performed by the King to strengthen his position)
9. Sabha and Samiti were two democratic institutions of
A. Hilly tribes of India
B. Indus Valley people
C. Rigvedic Aryans
D. Dravidians
Correct Answer –Â C ( Rigvedic Aryans).
10. In which ancient text do you find the earliest reference to the Varna System?
A. Atharva Veda
B. Satapatha Brahmana
C. Manu Samhita
D. Rigveda
Correct Answer – D( Rigveda ).
11. Which of the following Gods do not belong to the Rigvedic period ?
A. Shiva
B. Aditi
C. Indra
D. Marut
Correct Answer – A ( Shiva )
12. Consider the following statements regarding the Later Vedic period.
1. The importance of the Samiti and the Sabha had diminished during the later Vedic period.
2. Gods of the Early Vedic period like Indra and Agni lost their importance.
3. Rituals became more elaborate.
Select the correct statements below:
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer – D(1, 2 and 3 ).
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