The question asks to identify the animal referred to by the term "Asva" in the Rig Veda. This requires knowledge of ancient Indian history and the terminology used in Vedic texts.
Correct Option: C) Horse — The Sanskrit word "Asva" (अश्व) directly translates to horse. Horses were central to the Aryan culture depicted in the Rig Veda, used extensively for chariots, warfare, and as sacrificial animals.
The question asks about the meaning of the term 'Panchayatan' in the context of India's cultural history. This requires knowledge of ancient Indian architecture, specifically temple construction styles.
C) a style of temple construction — The Panchayatan style is a distinctive architectural scheme where the main shrine is surrounded by four smaller, subsidiary shrines at the corners, making a total of five shrines. This is a well-known feature of Hindu temple architecture, particularly in North India.
The question asks to identify the pair that does NOT belong to the six orthodox systems (Astika schools) of Indian Philosophy. To answer this, one needs to know the names of the six orthodox schools and distinguish them from heterodox (Nastika) or other philosophical traditions.
C) Lokayata and Kapalika. This pair does not form part of the six orthodox systems of Indian Philosophy. Lokayata is a materialist and heterodox school, while Kapalika is a tantric tradition, neither of which are among the six Astika Darshanas.
The question asks for specific numerical data related to the early Vedic period, specifically the number of horse names and chariot names found in historical records. This requires recall of factual information about the Rigvedic era.
A) 50,30 — This option correctly states that there are over 50 horse names and over 30 chariot names mentioned in the context of the early Vedic period, as derived from the Rigveda.
This question tests knowledge about the frequency of specific terms in ancient Indian texts, specifically the Rig Veda. To answer this, one needs to recall or know the specific count of the word 'asva' (horse) in the Rig Veda.
Correct Option: B) 215
The question asks for the source of India's national motto, 'Satyameva Jayate'. This is a factual question related to Indian history and culture, specifically the ancient Indian scriptures known as Upanishads.
D) Mundaka Upanishad — The national motto of India, 'Satyameva Jayate' (Truth alone triumphs), is indeed taken from the Mundaka Upanishad. It is found in the third Mundakam, first Khanda, sixth mantra.