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Question 41.

The word Gotra occurs for the first time in-

  1.    Rigaveda
  2.    Samaveda
  3.    Yajurveda
  4.    Atharvaveda
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Rigaveda
Question 42.

Which one of the following is the distinctive feature between a "nastika" and "astika" system in India?

  1.    Belief in the existence of God
  2.    Belief in the doctrine of God
  3.    Belief in the authenticity of the Vedas
  4.    Belief in the existence of heaven and hell
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Belief in the existence of God
Question 43.

Nyaya Darshan was propagated by?

  1.    Gautam
  2.    Kapil
  3.    Kanada
  4.    Jaimini
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Gautam
Question 44.

"Ashtadhyayi" was written by

  1.    Ved Vyas
  2.    Panini
  3.    Shukadeva
  4.    Balmiki
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Panini
Question 45.

The literal meaning of the word Arya is-

  1.    Superior
  2.    Learned
  3.    Priest
  4.    Warrior
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Superior
Question 46.

The "Manu Smriti" mainly deals with?

  1.    Social order
  2.    Laws
  3.    Economics
  4.    State-craft
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Laws
Question 47.

Purushmedha i.e. Male sacrifice is referred to in-

  1.    Krishna Yajurveda
  2.    Shukla Yajurveda
  3.    Shatapatha Brahman
  4.    Panchvisha Brahman
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Shatapatha Brahman
The Purushmedha or male sacrifice is mentioned in the Shatapatha Brahman. The Shatapatha Brahman is a collection of Brahmana texts of the Yajurveda and is believed to have been compiled around 700 BCE. The Purushmedha sacrifice involves the sacrifice of a human male and is considered one of the most controversial and debated topics in Vedic literature.
Here are some relevant definitions and formulas related to the topic:
  1. Purushmedha - The Purushmedha or male sacrifice is a Vedic ritual involving the sacrifice of a human male.
  2. Shatapatha Brahman - The Shatapatha Brahman is a collection of Brahmana texts of the Yajurveda and is believed to have been compiled around 700 BCE.
  3. Yajurveda - The Yajurveda is one of the four canonical texts of Hinduism and is divided into two major branches - the Shukla Yajurveda and the Krishna Yajurveda.
  4. Brahmana - The Brahmanas are a collection of ancient Indian texts that explain the Vedic rituals and provide instructions on their performance.
  5. Vedic literature - The Vedic literature comprises a collection of ancient Indian texts, including the Samhitas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, and Upanishads.
In conclusion, the Purushmedha or male sacrifice is mentioned in the Shatapatha Brahman, which is a collection of Brahmana texts of the Yajurveda. While the Purushmedha sacrifice is a controversial and debated topic in Vedic literature, it is an important part of ancient Indian history and culture.
Question 48.

Who composed the Gayatri Mantra?

  1.    Vishwamitra
  2.    Vasishtha
  3.    Indra
  4.    Parikshit
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Vishwamitra
Question 49.

Author of "Nayaya Sutra" was

  1.    Gautam
  2.    Kanad
  3.    Kapil
  4.    Badrayan
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Gautam
Question 50.

The word Aryan means-

  1.    Of good family
  2.    Cultivator
  3.    Pastoral society
  4.    Brahmachari
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Of good family
The term "Aryan" comes from the Sanskrit word "arya," which means "noble" or "of good family." The term was initially used in ancient India to refer to a group of people who spoke Indo-European languages and migrated into the region from the northwest. However, the term has been misused and misappropriated in various contexts, including by Nazi Germany, where it was used to promote the ideology of a supposed superior Aryan race.
It is important to note that the use of the term "Aryan" as a racial designation is not supported by modern genetics or anthropology, and it is considered a discredited theory. The idea of an "Aryan race" as a superior white race has been thoroughly debunked by science, and the term is not used in any scholarly context to refer to a specific group of people.
Therefore, while the term "Aryan" historically referred to a linguistic and cultural group in ancient India, its use as a racial designation is not valid or supported by scientific evidence.

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