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September 3, 2023

Consider the below given statements regarding Rig Veda
1. Divided into 10 mandalas.
2. The Xth mandala contains the famous Purushasuktab hymn which explains that the four varnas
Choose the correct code

(A) 1 only correct
(B) 2 only correct
(C) None of the Above is correct
(D) All of the above correct

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ANSWER:- C

Consider the below given statements regarding Atharva Veda
1. It is a collection of melodies.
2. . It also contains Dhrupad Raga.
3. It contains charms and spells toward off evil and disease
Which of the above are correctly matched

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER:- C

Match these sutras which are essential for studies of vedas & their Meaning
1. Shiksha –Phoenetics
2. Kalpa-Ritualistic science
3. Jyotisha- Astronomy
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(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER:- D

Match the Gods & their characteristics mentioned in Rig Veda
Gods-----------Characteristics
1. Indra – a. Purandhara (breaker of forts) , 250 hymns are devoted to him . Also considered as rain God.
2. Agni – b. Protector of cattle in early vedic period , now became the God of Shudra.
3. Pushan – c. 200 Hymns , acted as intermediary between gods and Men
Choose correct code

(A) 1-a,2-c,3-b
(B) 1-b,2-c,3-a
(C) 1-c,2-a,3-b
(D) 1-a,2-b,3-c

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ANSWER:- A

Consider these statements regarding Vedic Age
1. There was no priestly class , Every householder was himself a priest , He lighted the sacrificial fire in his own house and chanted the hymns.
2. There was the predominance of male elements in the mythology & Goddesses like Prithvi , Aditi , Usha , and Saraswati occupied a very sub-ordinate status.
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(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) None of the Above
(D) All of the above

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Answer: D

Consider these Rivers & their ancient names mentioned in Rig veda
1. Saraswati -Naditarna
2. Kabul -krumu
3. Chenab-vipasa
Choose the correctly matched pair

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) All of the above

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Answer: A

(A) 1 only is Correct
(B) 2 only is Correct
(C) None of the Above is Correct
(D) All of the above are Correct

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Answer: D

Consider these vedas & related Brahmanas
1. RigVeda – Aitareya and Kausitaki
2. SamaVeda – Tandya Maha and Jaiminiya
3. YajurVeda – Taittiriya and Shatapatha
4. AtharVeda – gopatha
Which of these are correctly Matched

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 & 3 only
(C) 3 & 4 only
(D) All the above

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Answer: D

The Brahmanas – They are treatise relating to prayer and sacrificial ceremony . They are elaborated commentaries on the various hymns in the vedas to which they are related.

RigVeda – Aitareya and Kausitaki

SamaVeda – Tandya Maha and Jaiminiya

YajurVeda – Taittiriya and Shatapatha

AtharVeda – gopatha

Shatapatha Brahmanas – is the lengthiest and the most important of all the brahmanas .It throws the light on the geographical shift of the Aryans towards the eastern Gangetic plains during the Later Vedic Period .

Consider these statemnents regarding Indian School of Philosophy - Shad-Darshans
1. Nyaya philosophy is given by Gautama
2. Sankhya philosophy is given by Jaimini
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(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) None of the Above is correct
(D) All of the above are correct

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Answer: A

Smritis – Dharam-Shastra are the other name for smritis which are the law books written in Sloka form .The important smritis is Manav Dharma Shastra or Manu Smritis , is the oldest and most famous.

Indian School of Philosophy :- Shad-Darshans

Nyaya – Gautama Vaisheshik – Kanada

Sankhaya – Kapil Yoga – Maharishi Patanjali

Purva Mimamsa – Jamini Vedanta/Uttara Mimamsa – Maharishi Vyasa

Consider the Social Life of Rig Vedic Period
1. The family's head was known as grahapathi.
2. Polygamy was common among the royal and noble families, although monogamy was the norm
Choose the correct code

(A) 1 only correct
(B) 2 only correct
(C) None of the Above is correct
(D) All of the above are correct

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Answer: D

The society of the Rig Vedicwas patriarchal. The family, orgraham, was the main unit of society.
The family’s head was known as grahapathi.
Polygamy was common among the royal and noble families, although monogamy was the norm.
The woman was in charge of the household and attended all of the main events.
Womenwere offered the same spiritual and intellectual growth chances as males.
During theRig Vedic period, women poets such as Apala, Viswavara, Ghosa, and Lopamudraexisted.
Women were allowed to participate in the popular assemblies. There were no child marriages, and sati was not practised.
Cotton and woollenupper and lower garmentswere worn by both men and women.
Both men and women wore a variety of ornaments. Wheat and barley, milk and its derivatives such as curd and ghee, vegetables and fruitswere the main dietary items.
Because the cow was a holy animal, consuming its meat was forbidden.
The most popular hobbies were chariot racing, horse racing, dicing, music, and dancing.
During the Rig Vedic period, social divides were less strict than they were later in the Vedic period.

Consider the economic conditions of Rig vedic period
1. Chariots and ploughs were made by carpenters.
2. Metal workers created a wide range of items out of copper, bronze, and iron.
3. Diamond was also in vogue
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(A) 1 & 2 only correct
(B) 2 & 3 only correct
(C) 3 only correct
(D) All of the above are correct

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Answer: A

TheRig Vedic Aryanswere pastoral people who raised cattle as their major source of income.
Their wealth was calculated based on the number of cattle they had.They began to cultivate agriculture after permanently settling in North India.
They were able to remove woods and put additional territories under agriculture thanks to their expertise and usage of iron.
Another prominent occupation was carpentry, which was profitable due to the abundance of wood from the cut woods.
Chariots and ploughs were made by carpenters. Metal workers created a wide range of items out of copper, bronze, and iron.
Spinning, which produced cotton and woollen cloths, was another major profession. Ornamentswere created by goldsmiths.
The potters created a wide range of home containers.
Another key economic activity was trade, with rivers serving as vital modes of transportation.
The barter system was used to conduct trade. Gold coinsknown as nishkawere later utilised as a medium of trade in huge transactions.

Consider the Social Life of LATER Vedic Period
1. The Brahmin and Kshatriya castes had benefits that the Vaisya and Shudra classes did not.
2. A Brahmin had a greater standing than a Kshatriya, yet Kshatriyas often claimed superiority over Brahmins.
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(A) 1 only correct
(B) 2 only correct
(C) None of the Above is correct
(D) All of the above are correct

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ANSWER:-D

Consider the economic conditions of Later vedic period
1. Iron was widely used during this time period, allowing humans to remove forests and cultivate additional land.
2. Agriculture was the primary employment. For farming, improved cultivating equipment was utilised.
3. In addition to barley, potatoes were farmed
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(A) 1 & 2 only correct
(B) 2 & 3 only correct
(C) 3 only correct
(D) All of the above are correct

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ANSWER:-A

Consider the Religious life of Later Vedic Period
1. Early Vedic gods such as Indra and Agni lost their significance.
2. During the Later Vedic era, Prajapathi (the creator), Vishnu (the protector), and Rudra (the destroyer) rose to prominence
Which of these statement is correct

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) None of the above
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER:-D

Early Vedic godssuch as Indra and Agni lost their significance.
During the Later Vedic era, Prajapathi (the creator), Vishnu (the protector), and Rudra (the destroyer) rose to prominence.
Sacrifices remained significant, and the rites associated with them grew more intricate.
Prayers became less important as sacrifices became more important. Priesthood became a profession, and it became hereditary.
The priestly elite created and elaborated on sacrificial formulas.
As a result, at the conclusion of this time, there was a significant pushback against priestly rule as well as sacrifices and rites.
These elaborate sacrifices were directly responsible for the emergence of Buddhism and Jainism.
Furthermore, the writers of the Upanishads,the heart of Hindu philosophy, rejected needless rituals in favour of pure knowledge (jnana) for serenity and salvation.

Consider the terms related to Rig vedic period
1. Gomath referred to men prosperous with many cattles.
2. The terms of war were Gavisthi or the search for cows .
3. Yava , Barley was the Term for chief food grain .
Which of these statement is correct

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER:-D

Indus is the most mentioned river in Rig-Veda. Saraswati , Naditarna is considered as the holiest river. Yamuna is mentioned thrice and Ganga only once.

The Battle of Ten Kings – Dasrajan war is mentioned in Rig Veda.

Cow was the most important animal , mentioned 176 times in Rig Veda. Gomath referred to men prosperous with many cattles. The terms of war were Gavisthi or the search for cows .

Cattle breading was their primary occupation and agriculture as secondary .

Cotton , wheat and Rice are not mentioned in Rig Veda. Yava , Barley was the chief food grain .