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Vedic Culture
1. There are ____________ Vedas.
(A) Four (B) Five
(C) Six (D) Eight
2. Out of the following options, choose the correct alternative which represents Vedatrayi
(Trio of Vedas):
(A) Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda (B) Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Atharva Veda
(C) Sama Veda, Yajur Veda, Atharva Veda (D) Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Atharva Veda
3. Match the following with the correct alternative:
1. Rig Veda A. Book of Sacrificial Prayers
2. Sama Veda B. Collection of Lyrics
3. Yajur Veda C. Book of Magical Formulae
4. Atharva Veda D. Book of Chants

(A) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D (B) 1-D, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B
(C) 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C (D) 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B
4. Match the following with the correct alternative:
1. Ayurveda A. Rig Veda
2. Gandharvaveda B. Sama Veda
3. Dhanurveda C. Yajur Veda
4. Shilpveda D. Atharva Veda

(A) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D (B) 1-D, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B
(C) 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C (D) 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B
5. Which of the following is correctly matched:
1. Ayurveda A. Medicine
2. Gandharvaveda B. Science of Craft/ Wealth
3. Dhanurveda C. Music
4. Shilpveda D. Archery

(A) 1 (B) 2
(C) 3 (D) 4

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6. There were how many types of Hindu Marriage (Vivaha) as per Vedic Culture?
(A) Ten (B) Six
(C) Eight (D) Seven

7. Which of the following is the evidence of craft production in Early Historic cities?

1. Fine pottery bowls

2. Ornaments

3. Weapons

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(A) 1 and 3 (B) 2 only

(C) 1 and 2 only (D) 1, 2 and 3

8. "Vishvamitra: O rivers, come down from the mountains like two swift horses, like two
shining cows that lick their calves. You move like chariots to the sea, through the power of
Indra. You are full of water and wish to unite with one another. The rivers: We, who are
full of water, move along the path the gods have made for us." This is an excerpt from
which of the following Vedas:

(A) Rig Veda (B) Sama Veda

(C) Yajur Veda (D) Atharva Veda

9. Consider the following statements:

1. The Rig Veda mentions the defeat of Sambara by a chief called Divodasa, who belonged
to the Bharata clan.

2. Possibly the dasyus represents the original inhabitants of the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 Only (B) 2 Only

(C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2

10. Who of the following Gods was considered as War-God in the Vedic Pantheon
(People)?

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(A) Varuna (B) Indra

(C) Mitra (D) Agni

11. The caste-system during early Vedic age prohibited:

(A) Inter Caste Dining (B) Inter Caste Marriages

(C) Both (D) None of these

12. Near which river was most of the Rigveda Civilizations were situated?

(A) Narmada (B) Saraswati

(C) Ganga (D) Godavari

13. What were the two assemblies during the Early Vedic period?

(A) Samiti (B) Sabha

(C) Samiti and Sabha (D) Neither 1 nor 2

14. The name 'Aghanya' mentioned in many passages of the Rig Veda refers to:

(A) Priest (B) Women

(C) Cows (D) Brahmanas

15. The main collections of Vedic hymns are called ______.

(A) Sutra (B) Pad

(C) Samhita (D) Mukh

16. The earliest occurrence of the mantra famous as Gayatri Mantra is found in which of
the following text?

(A) Bhagwad Gita (B) Atharva Veda

(C) Rig Veda (D) Manusmriti

17. With reference to the difference between the culture of Rig Vedic Aryans and Indus
Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct?

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1. Rig Vedic Aryans used the cost of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of
Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them.
2. Rig Vedic Aryans knew gold, silver, and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only
copper and iron.
3. Rig Vedic Aryans had domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus
Valley people having been aware of this animal.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(A) 1 only (B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
18. In the 10th Mandala of the Rigveda, which one of the following hymns reflects upon the
marriage ceremonies?

(A) Surya Sukta (B) Purusha Sukta

(C) Dana Stutis (D) Uma Sutra

19. Which of the following is the oldest Vedas?

(A) Rigveda (B) Yajurveda

(C) Samaveda (D) Atharvaveda

20. The Rigveda includes more than a thousand of hymns, called:

(A) Smiriti (B) Sukta

(C) Shruti (D) Mandala

21. ‘Purusha Sukta’ is a hymn from which Veda?

(A) Atharvaveda (B) Rigveda

(C) Samaveda (D) Yajurveda

22. From which Upanishad is the phrase 'Satyameva Jayate (Truth alone triumphs)'
mentioned below the emblem of India taken?

(A) Aitareya (B) Katha

(C) Kaivalya (D) Mundaka

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23. _______ was considered to be most valuable possession in the Early Vedic Period.

(A) Land (B) Gold

(C) Cattle (D) Silver

24. What was the term used for the people who did not belong to the Vedic tribes?

(A) Baga Varna (B) Dasa Varna

(C) Naka Varna (D) Pancha Varna

25. Consider the following statements with respect to the Early Vedic Period:

1. The Rig Vedic society was matriarchal and the basic unit of society was graham.

2. During the Rigvedic period, child marriage was prevalent while the practice of Sati was
absent.

Which of the following above given statements are correct?

(A) Only 1 (B) Only 2

(C) Both 1 and 2 (D) None of the above

26. 'Upanishads' are the:

(A) Source of Hindu Philosophy (B) Ancient Hindu Law Book

(C) Human Social Behavior (D) Worship of God

27. The sage (herb) who is said to have Aryanized South India was:

(A) Vishwamitra (B) Agastya

(C) Vasistha (D) Sambhara

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