Vedic-Society UPSC Questions

History-Ancient History

Vedic-Society MCQ Questions


1.
The term "Asva" in the Rig Veda refers to
A.
Lion
B.
Tiger
C.
Horse
D.
Elephant
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ANSWER :
C. Horse
2.
With reference to the cultural history of India, the term 'Panchayatan' refers to
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A.
an assembly of village elders
B.
a religious sect
C.
a style of temple construction
D.
an administrative functionary
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ANSWER :
C. a style of temple construction
3.
Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?
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A.
Mimamsa and Vedanta
B.
Nyaya and Vaisheshika
C.
Lokayata and Kapalika
D.
Sankhya and Yoga
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ANSWER :
C. Lokayata and Kapalika
4.
For the early Vedic period we have over _____ horse names and _____ chariot names.
A.
50,30
B.
55,38
C.
89,67
D.
10,60
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ANSWER :
A. 50,30
5.
The term asva occurs how many times in the Rig Veda?
A.
220
B.
215
C.
230
D.
216
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ANSWER :
B. 215
6.
The national motto of India, 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from
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A.
Katha Upanishad
B.
Chandogya Upanishad
C.
Aitareya Upanishad
D.
Mundaka Upanishad
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ANSWER :
D. Mundaka Upanishad