Free Test Vedic Age – Civil S...

Q1: Which of the following is the oldest Veda?

A. Sama Veda B. Yajur Veda C. Atharva Veda D. Rig Veda

Q2: The main occupation of the Vedic Aryans was:

A. Trade B. Agriculture C. Cattle rearing D. Metalwork

Q3: The word "Aryan" means:

A. Superior B. Noble C. Aggressive D. Farmer

Q4: The Vedic people primarily worshipped:

A. Nature gods B. Idols C. Dead ancestors D. Buddha

Q5: Which river is most mentioned in the Rig Veda?

A. Ganga B. Yamuna C. Saraswati D. Sindhu

Q6: Who was the god of thunder and rain in the Rig Veda?

A. Agni B. Indra C. Varuna D. Soma

Q7: The political unit in the Vedic period was called:

A. Empire B. State C. Janapada D. Jana

Q8: The Sabha and Samiti were:

A. Kings B. Vedic Gods C. Tribal assemblies D. Priests

Q9: What was the chief source of income for the Vedic state?

A. Taxes B. War booty C. Trade D. Tributes

Q10: Which Veda deals with rituals and sacrifices?

A. Rig Veda B. Atharva Veda C. Yajur Veda D. Sama Veda

Q11: Which Veda contains magical spells and charms?

A. Rig Veda B. Sama Veda C. Atharva Veda D. Yajur Veda

Q12: The term “Gotra” in Vedic society refers to:

A. Village B. Clan lineage C. Profession D. Caste

Q13: Which metal was first used by Vedic people?

A. Gold B. Iron C. Bronze D. Copper

Q14: Education in the Vedic period was imparted through:

A. Temples B. Ashrams C. Schools D. Gurukuls

Q15: The term "Dharma" in the Vedic period meant:

A. Law B. Religion C. Ritual D. Moral duty

Q16: Which animal was considered sacred in the Vedic period?

A. Elephant B. Cow C. Tiger D. Horse

Q17: The later Vedic texts are written in which language?

A. Prakrit B. Sanskrit C. Pali D. Apabhramsha

Q18: The famous Purushasukta hymn is found in:

A. Yajur Veda B. Sama Veda C. Rig Veda D. Atharva Veda

Q19: The Ashvamedha sacrifice was performed to:

A. Gain wealth B. Please the gods C. Display power D. Ensure rainfall

Q20: Who among the following composed hymns in the Vedic period?

A. Only men B. Only priests C. Men and women D. Only kings

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