Vedic Period - Ancient History

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1.      The term ‘Aryan’ denotes ….

A superior race

2.      Meaning of term ‘Arya’ in classical Sanskrit is a ….

Noble man

3.      ‘Trayi’ is a name for ….

3 Vedas

4.      In which Vedic text ‘varna’ is found referred for first time?

Rigveda

5.      The ‘Purusha Sukta’ related to varna system is found in ….

Rigveda

6.      The Aryans succeeded in their conflicts with the pre-Aryans because they used ….

Chariots driven by horses

7.      The Earliest Settlements of Aryan tribes were at ….

Sapta Sindhu

8.      The river most mentioned in early Vedic literature is ….

Sindhu

9.      The Vedic civilization in India flourished along the river ….

Saraswati

10.  In Rigveda there are …. Hymns?

1028

11.  What is the Rigvedic name of the river Ravi?

Parushini

12.  The ancient name of the river Tungabhadra was ….

Pampa

13.  The earliest evidence of the use of iron in India has been discovered from ….

Atranjikhera

14.  Which Brahmin text belongs to the Rigveda?

Aitareya brahmana

15.  Gopatha Brahmana is associated with ….

Atharvaveda

16.  Upanishads was book on ….

Philosophy

17.  Right and Rituals related to Yajnas are mentioned in ….

Yajurveda

18.  ‘Aghanya’ in Rigveda is mentioned for which animal?

Cow

19.  The staple food of the Vedic Aryans was ….

Milk and its products

20.  What are the stages of the life of man in Aryan Society, in ascending order of age?

Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha, Sannyasa

21.  As per ancient Indian philosophy, the Purusharthas or the four aims of life are ….

Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha

22.  What is the correct group of important Gods of the Vedic period?

Agni, Indra, Soma

23.  Which Mandala of Rigveda is completely dedicated to Soma?

Ninth Mandal

24.  The Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas and Dharma sutras are all written in which language?

Sanskrit

25.  Which language has been used by ‘Surdas’ in his writings?

Braj

26.  Which Craftsmanship was not practiced by the Aryans?

Blacksmith

27.  In the ancient period chief livelihood of the Aryans was ….

Hunting

28.  Which tribal assemblies was normally involved in the election of the tribal chief?

Samiti

29.  The collections of Vedic hymns or mantras are known as ….

Samhita

30.  The caste system of India was created for ….

Occupational division of Labour

31.  In how many Varnas people were divided in Ancient India?

4

32.  The word ‘Yava, mentioned in Rig Veda is used for which agriculture products?

Barley

33.  Which metal was first used by the Vedic people?

Copper

34.  The crop which was not known to Vedic people is ….

Barley, Tobacco

35.  The tax which the kings used to collect from the people in the Vedic period was called ….

Bali

36.  The word ‘Veda’ means ….

Knowledge

37.  Which Veda contains sacrificial formulae?

Yajurveda

38.  The origin of Indian music can be traced to which Vedic Samhitas?

Samaveda

39.  Which is the oldest Veda Among the four Vedas?

Rigveda

40.  Which Veda provides information about the civilization of the Early Vedic Age?

Rigveda

41.  Which Veda is referred to as the starting source of the word Rudra?

Rigveda

42.  Who is the most prominent god of ‘Rig Veda’?

Indra (>250 hymns) devoted

43.  The largest number of mantras in Rigveda belongs to ….

Agni

44.  Which of the Rig Veda’s Mandala is completely dedicated to Soma?

Ninth Mandala

45.  Subject matter which Manu Smriti deals with is related to ….

Law

46.  During Rigvedic period ‘Nishka’ was a gold ornament of ….

Neck

47.  The Upanishads are the ….

Source of Hindu Philosophy

48.  An inscription of 14^th century B.C which describes the Vedic Gods has been found in ….

Boghaz-koi

49.  The word ‘Satyameva Jayate’ have been derived from which Upanishad?

Mundaka Upanishad

50.  ‘Gayatri mantra’ is found in which book?

Rigveda

51.  The statement ‘Tamsoma Jyotirgamaya’ was originally mentioned in ….

Upanishads

52.  Who composed ‘Gayatri mantra’?

Vishwamitra

53.  The most important text of Vedic mathematics is ….

Sulva Sutras

54.  ‘Upanishads’ is also called ….

Vedanta

55.  How many Vedangas are there in total ….

6

56.  The Vedic River Kubha and Kramu was located in ….

Afghanistan

57.  Which Vedic texts is mentioned the eastern and western seas for the first time?

Shatpath Brahmana

58.  The name of scripture in which ‘purusha Medha’ was mentioned is ….

Shatpath Brahmana

59.  Magical charms and spells are given in ….

Atharva Veda

60.  The famous dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama is mentioned in which Upanishad?

Kathopanishad

61.  With reference to Hindu mythology, which is not one of the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu?

Garud

62.  The system of Governance prevalent in the Vedic era was ….

Descended monarchy

63.  The priest of Rigveda was called ….

Hota

64.  The Rigvedic tribal assembly associated with judicial function was ….

Sabha

65.  In which Vedas, Sabha and samiti are called as two daughters of Prajapati?

Atharvaveda

66.  The Samkhya School of Philosophy was founded by ….

Kapila

67.  In Rigvedic period, people believed mainly in ….

Sacrifice and Rituals

68.  The Kama Sutra was originally compiled in the 3rd century by the Indian sage who lived in northern India?

Vatsyayana

69.  Name the temple in Indonesia where scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharata are depicted?

Borobudur

70.  The battle of 10 kings was fought on the bank of which river?

Parushni River

71.  Which animal was associated with the 'Ashvamedha' ritual in Vedic India?

Horse

72.  The numbers of Puranas are ….

18

73.  In which language was the ‘Shrimad Bhagavad Gita’ originally written?

Sanskrit

74.  Originally the Mahabharat was known as ….

Jaya Samhita

75.  In which phase, the concept of untouchability was put clearly?

Dharma shastra phase

76.  Fundamental or basic script of the Rigveda was ….

Brahmi

77.  What is the total number of Sanskaras?

16

78.  Teacher who taught ‘Ved-Vedanga’ for livelihood was called?

Upadhyaya

Vedas

Collection of

Vedas

Collection of

Rig Veda

A collection of hymns

Yajur Veda

A collection of sacrificial Formulae

Sama Veda

A collection of Songs

Atharva Veda

A collection of Spells and Charms

Up Vedas

Associated with

Up Vedas

Associated with

Gandharva Veda

Dance, Drama, Music

Shilpa Veda

Art and Culture

Ayurveda

Medicine

Dhanur Veda

Art of warfare (Archery)

Gods

Associated with

Gods

Associated with

Diti

Mother of Daityas

Usha

Goddess of dawn

Savitri

Stimulator or God of light (Sun)

Varuna

God of water, clouds, oceans, river

Aditi

Goddess of Eternity

Agni

Priest of God, Intermediary between God and Man

Maruta

God of Storm

Soma

 God of Plants

Indra

Destroyer of Enemies

Mitra

Solar God

Rigvedic name

Modern name

Rigvedic name

Modern name

Sindhu (Punjab)

Indus

Vitasta (Punjab)

Jhelum

Askini (Punjab)

Chenab

Vipasa (Punjab)

Beas

Parushni (Punjab)

Ravi

Satudri (Punjab)

Sutlej

Saraswati (Rajasthan)

Sarsuti

Drishadvati (Rajasthan)

Ghaggar

Krumu (Afghanistan)

Kurram

Gomal (Afghanistan)

Gomati

Brahma Vivaha

Arranged marriage between same classes; No dowry

Daiva Vivaha

Father gave his daughter to a sacrificial priest as part of his (priest’s) fee

Arsha Vivaha

Token bridge price in the form of a Cow and a Bull was paid to the daughter’s father

Prajapatya Vivaha

Father gave the girl without dowry and without demanding bride price.

Gandharva Vivaha

Love marriage

Asura Vivaha

Marriage by purchase of bride.

Rakshasa Vivaha

Marriage with the daughter of a defeated king or with a kidnapped girl

Paishacha Vivaha

Marriage to a girl after seducing her or raping her.

Varnas

Occupation

Varnas

Occupation

Brahmans

Teacher and Priests

Kshatriyas

Rulers, Administrators

Vaishyas

Farmers, Merchant, Bankers

Sudras

Artisan and Labourers

Terms

Represent

Terms

Represent

Terms

Represent

Vrihi

Rice

Usta

Camel

Sarabha

Elephant

Duhitri

Daughter

Gopa

King

Gomat

Wealthy man

Charvana

Blacksmith

Hiranyaka

Goldsmith

Goghna

Guest

Kulala

Potter

Vrajapati

Officers in charge of pasture land

Sangahitri

Treasurer