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Question 101. Which statement is false with regard to the later Vedic period?
  1.    The Vindhyas are indirectly referred to
  2.    Specific reference to the Bay of Bengal
  3.    Writings mention the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean
  4.    Several Himalayan peaks are mentioned
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Writings mention the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean
Answer: (c)
Question 102. ‘Gopatha Brahmana’ is associated with
  1.    Yajurveda
  2.    Atharvaveda
  3.    Samveda
  4.    Rig Veda
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Atharvaveda
Answer: (b)
Question 103. In which Vedic text the term ‘Varna’ is found referred for the first time?
  1.    Rig Veda
  2.    Samaveda
  3.    Atharvaveda
  4.    Yajurveda
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Rig Veda
Answer: (a)
Question 104. Which of the following descriptions of the Later Vedic officials is not correct?
  1.    Kshttri-Chamberlain
  2.    Bhagadugha-Collector of taxes
  3.    Akshavapa-Superintendent of gambling
  4.    Adhikari-Suuperintendent of Police
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Akshavapa-Superintendent of gambling
Answer: (c)
Question 105. The vajpeya was a rite meant for
  1.    Ensuring the prosperity of the realm and the ruler
  2.    Asserting the strength of the ruler
  3.    The daily fi e sacrifices prescribed for the male householder
  4.    Legitimization of the action of the ruler’s position
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Ensuring the prosperity of the realm and the ruler
Answer: (a)
Question 106. The three most popular gods of Rigvedic period were
  1.    Indra, Soma, Vayu
  2.    Indra, Agni, Varun
  3.    Indra, Varun, Rudra
  4.    Indra, Agni, Soma
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Indra, Agni, Varun
Answer: (b)
Question 107. Which one of the following abstract deities of the Vedic religion has been admired most in the Rig Veda?
  1.    Gandharvas (aerial spirits)
  2.    Ushas (goddess of dawn)
  3.    Apsaras (water nymphs)
  4.    Sraddha (faith)
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Ushas (goddess of dawn)
Answer: (b)
Question 108. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
 
List-I (Vedas)
List-II (Purposes)
A. Rig Veda
1. Mantras having a direct bearing on charms and spells to be followed at the time of Yajnas
B. Sama Veda
2. Hymns, aiming at the occasion of ‘Soma’ sacrifice by a special class of priests
C. Yajur Veda
3. Hymns, giving tribute to the different objects of nature
D. Atharva Veda
4. Hymns relating to Veda's popular beliefs and superstitions, guidelines to healing diseases, etc.
Codes: A B C D
  1.    4 3 2 1
  2.    1 2 3 4
  3.    3 2 1 4
  4.    2 1 4 3
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 3 2 1 4
Answer: (c)
Question 109. Which book of the later vedic age divides the country into five parts?
  1.    Aitreya Brahmana
  2.    Atharva veda
  3.    Satapatha Brahmana
  4.    Isa Upanishad
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Aitreya Brahmana
Answer: (a)
Question 110. Match List I with List II and select the answer using the codes given below the lists:
 
List-I (Varanas)
List-II (Gods)
I. Brahmins
A. Indra, Varuna. Soma and Yama
II. Kshatriyas
B. Rudra, Manns and Vasus
III. Vaishyas
C. Agni and Brihaspati
IV. Shudras
D. Aditi, Savitri, and Ushas
 
E. Pushan
Codes:
  1.    I-E. II-D. 1II-C, IV-A
  2.    I-D, 1I-E, III-A, IV-B
  3.    I-C, II-A, III-B, IV-E
  4.    I-B. II-C, III-D, IV-A
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> I-C, II-A, III-B, IV-E
Answer: (c)

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