Vedic Age(General Knowledge > History ) Questions and answers for exam Preparation

Question 1. In the early Vedic-period, Varna system was based on

Education
Talent
Birth
Occupation

Explanation:-

Answer: Option D. -> Occupation

Question 2. Two popular Assemblies of the Vedic period were

Ur and Kula
Sabha and Samiti
Mahasabha and Ganasabha
Sabha and Mahasabha

Explanation:-

Answer: Option B. -> Sabha and Samiti

Question 3. 'Ayurveda' has its origin in

Sama Veda
Yajur Veda
Rig Veda
Atharva Veda

Explanation:-

Answer: Option D. -> Atharva Veda

Question 4. The ritualistic precepts pertaining to the hymns of the Vedas are known as the

Samhitas
Brahmanas
Upanishads
Aranyakas

Explanation:-

Answer: Option B. -> Brahmanas

Question 5. The Rigvedic Aryans were governed by a

Tribal republic
Monarchical government
Rule by elders
Form of democracy

Explanation:-

Answer: Option B. -> Monarchical government

Question 6. The philosophical essence, The world is but God manifest and God is my own soul may be traced to the

Upanishadas
Vedas
Puranas
Manusmriti

Explanation:-

Answer: Option A. -> Upanishadas

Question 7. Who among the following was the pioneer of Yoga?

Patanjali
Atreya
Vrudukanta
Banabhatta

Explanation:-

Answer: Option A. -> Patanjali

Question 8. The name of the Indian Astronomer (who knew five astronomical systems), who lived in the 6th century was

Prasastapada
Bhandarkar
Varahamihira
Pujyapada

Explanation:-

Answer: Option C. -> Varahamihira

Question 9. Which one of the following Vedas contains sacrificial formula?

Rig Veda
Atharva Veda
Yajur Veda
Sama Veda

Explanation:-

Answer: Option C. -> Yajur Veda

Question 10. Name the temple in Combodia where scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharatha are depicted

Brihadeshwara
Angkor Wat
Borobudur
Kailashnath

Explanation:-

Answer: Option B. -> Angkor Wat