Vedic-Society UPSC Questions

Vedic-Society MCQ Questions

13.
Like the use of the horse, cremation developed as an _____ trait.
A.
Portuguese
B.
Dutch
C.
British
D.
Aryan
ANSWER :
D. Aryan
14.
Wheeler rules out the prevalence of cremation at both Harappa and
A.
Iraq
B.
Holland
C.
Mohenjo-Daro
D.
Kazakhistan
ANSWER :
C. Mohenjo-Daro
15.
The _____ cult is considered to be special trait of both Indo-Aryans and Indo-Iranians.
A.
Fire
B.
Earth
C.
Water
D.
Air
ANSWER :
A. Fire
16.
The fire altar or _____ is mentioned in the Rig Veda.
A.
Vruksha
B.
Vedi
C.
Avesta
D.
None of the above
ANSWER :
B. Vedi
17.
Some structures on exactly similar to Vedic fire altars but indicative of the worship, dating to 4000-3500 BC have been found in _____
A.
USA
B.
China
C.
Ukraine
D.
Russia
ANSWER :
C. Ukraine
18.
What among the following was one of the Aryan rituals?
A.
Animal sacrifice
B.
Cremation
C.
Burial
D.
None of the above
ANSWER :
A. Animal sacrifice