Vedic Age AFCAT Questions

AFCAT Ancient History

Vedic Age MCQ Questions


7.
The word 'Veda' is derived from which Sanskrit root?
A.
Var (to write)
B.
Vid (to know)
C.
Ved (to read)
D.
Vad (to speak)
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ANSWER :
B. Vid (to know)
8.
The literal meaning of the word 'Veda' is:
A.
Sacred chant
B.
Sacred spiritual knowledge
C.
Holy fire
D.
Royal duty
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ANSWER :
B. Sacred spiritual knowledge
9.
The Vedas are considered 'Apaurushaya' which means:
A.
Not of human origin (divine revelations)
B.
Of human authorship
C.
Composed by kings
D.
Written by sages only
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ANSWER :
A. Not of human origin (divine revelations)
10.
The Vedas are called 'Shruti' because they were:
A.
Composed by kings
B.
Performed as drama
C.
Written down originally
D.
Heard (orally transmitted, revealed truth)
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ANSWER :
D. Heard (orally transmitted, revealed truth)
11.
'Smriti' in contrast to Shruti means:
A.
That which is remembered (supplementary, changeable)
B.
That which is permanent
C.
That which is divine
D.
That which is sung
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ANSWER :
A. That which is remembered (supplementary, changeable)
12.
How many main Vedas (Samhitas) are there?
A.
Five
B.
Four
C.
Six
D.
Three
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ANSWER :
B. Four