Vedic Age

The term ‘Aryan’ denotes :

Meaning of the term ‘Arya’ in classical Sanskrit is

Which one of the following is oldest Veda :

Match List- I with List- II and select the correct answer from the codes given below : List- I List- II A. Rig Veda 1. Musical hymns B. Yajurveda 2. Hymns and rituals C. Samaveda 3. Charms and spells D. Atharvaveda 4. Hymns and prayers Code : A B C D

The compilation of which among the following is based upon the Rig Veda?

Which of the following is the correct order of the Vedic literature?

Which of the following is a Samhita of Shukla Yajurveda?

Upanishads are books on –

Which one of the following Vedic literatures talks about salvation :

The famous dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama is mentioned in the :

From which Upanishad, have the words “Satyameva Jayate” been taken ?

King Asvapati of the Upanishadic period was the ruler of:

Vedic river Askini is identified with which one of the following rivers?

Fundamental or basic script of the 'Rig Veda' was –

There is a similarity in Avesta and the Rig Veda, from which region the Avesta is related to –

The name 'Aghanya' mentioned in many passages of the Rig Veda refers to :

In the early Rigvedic period, what was considered to be the most valuable property?

Which of the following rivers mentioned in the Rig Veda indicates the relations of Aryans with Afghanistan?

The 'Mantra' famous with the name of 'Gayatri Mantra' found in which of the following scriptures –

Match the List-I and List-II and choose the correct answer from the code given below: List-I (Vedic Rivers) (A. Kubha (B. Parushni (C. Sadaneera (D. Shutudri List-II (Modern Name) 1. Gandak 2. Kabul 3. Ravi 4. Sutlej Code: (A) 1 2 4 3 (B) 2 3 1 4 (C) 3 4 2 1 (D) 4 1 3 2 U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012

Who among the following Vedic deities was believed to be their priest?

During the Rig Vedic period Nishka was an ornament of-

Which officer was known as 'Bhagadugha' during Vedic administration?

Boghaz-Koi is important because:

Who among the following wrote on the original homeland of the Aryans?

The name of scripture in which ‘Purusha Medha’ was mentioned is:

The priest associated with King Videgha Madhava referred in Shatapatha Brahmana was –

The word Gotra occurs for the first time in

The famous battle of ‘Ten Kings’ as described in the Rig Veda was fought on the bank of

Which of the following river among the following referred as ‘Matetama’, ‘Devitama’ and ‘Naditama’ in the Rig Veda.

Give the name of the tribe which is not related to the ‘Panchjana’ of the Rig Veda Aryans:

In the ancient period chief-livelihood source of the Aryans was –

The word ‘Yava’ mentioned in Rig Veda is used for which agricultural product?

In which of the Vedas, Sabha and Samiti are called as two daughters of Prajapati?

In the Rigvedic period, people believed mainly in –

Rig-vedic religion was –

The largest number of Rigvedic hymns are devoted to

The largest number of the Hymns in Rig Veda belongs to –

Study the following statements about the Vedic God Indra and select the correct answer from the codes given below: 1. Was the God of thunder. 2. Punished the sinners. 3. Was the guardian of the moral order. 4. Was the God of rain. <!-- PAGE 17 --> # Codes :

Sarga, Pratisarga, Vansa, Manvantara and Vanshanucharita are the indicators of

The number of Puranas is-

Originally the Mahabharata was known as -

In the post-Vedic period which was considered as the axis of Aryan Culture

The earliest evidence of the use of iron in India has been discovered from :

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List - I List - II A. Indus Valley Civilization 1. Pastoral B. Later Vedic Society 2. Land Lordism C. Rigvedic Society 3. Agrarian D. Medieval Period Codes : A B C D