Match the following
List I List II
A. Karmara 1 .Blacksmith
B. Takshan 2. Carpenter
C. Vapta 3 .Barber
D. Charmana 4 .Tanner
E. Hiranayakara 5.Goldsmith
Codes
ABCDE

(A) 1 2 3 4 5
(B) 2 3 4 5 1
(C) 3 4 2 1 5
(D) 4 3 2 1 5

The cow was an important form of wealth in

(A) the Rig Vedic Age
(B) the later Vedic Age
(C) the post Vedic Age
(D) the Epic Age

The dasas are described by Rig Veda as
1. Avrata
2. Akratu
3.Mridhravachan
4. Anash
Krishna Vach
Which of the following are correct?

(A) 4 and 5
(B) 2 and 3
(C) 1, 4 and 5
(D) All of these

Match the following
List I——- List II
A. Hotri 1. Aitereya andKaushtiki of Rigveda
B. Udgatri 2. Tandaymaiya andJainnimya of sameVeda
C. Adhvaryus3. Taittriya and Satpathaof Yajur Veda
D. Brahmin 4. Gopath of Atharveda
Codes
ABCD

(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 4 3 2 1
(C) 2 3 1 4
(D) 3 2 4 1

Which of the following Mandalas is completely devoted to the Vedic God Soma?

(A) 1
(B) 8
(C) 9
(D) 10

Which school of philosophy is also known as Lokayat?

(A) Jaimini
(B) Buddhism
(C) Charvak
(D) Bhagvatism

Which of the following statements regarding Rigveda are true?
1. We know about the Aryans in India from Rigveda.
2. Rigveda is the earliest text of Indo-European languages.
3. It is a collection of prayers offered to Agni, Indra, Rudra, Varuna and other deities.
4. It consists of 10 mandalas or books, of which first eight parts from its earliest portions.
Which of the following statements are correct?

(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 1, 3 and 4
(C) 2, 3 and 4
(D) All of these

The famous ‘Battle of Kings’ between Bharat and the host of ten chiefs was fougtit ftear the river

(A) Saraswati
(B) Helmanal
(C) Purushni
(D) Kumba

In the Rigveda Age
1. there was no purdah system.
2. no dowry system.
3. no divorce system.
4. no sati system.
Which of the following statements are correct?

(A) 1 and 2
(B) 2 and 3
(C) 2, 3 and 4
(D) 1 and 3

Match the following
List I
A. Ratnis B. Mahrishi C. Kshattr D. SutaList II
1. Advisers
2. Crowned queen
3. Chamberlain
4. Charioteer
Codes
ABCD

(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 4 3 2 1
(C) 3 2 4 2
(D) 1 4 3 2

The first elaborate description of Upanayan is found in

(A) Aitereya Brahmins
(B) Tattiriya Brahmins
(C) Tandajamoha Brahmins
(D) Satpatha Brahmins

Consider the following statements and mark the correct answer
1. Origin of Indian music has been depicted from Samveda.
2. Sabha and Samiti are mentioned as twin daughters of Prajapati in Rigveda.
3. Kshtriyas precedence over Brahminsis depicted from Aitreya.
Which of the following statements are correct?

(A) 1 and 3
(B) 1 and 2
(C) All of these
(D) None of these

The two priests who played a vital role in the time of Rigveda are

(A) Vashishta and Valmiki
(B) Vashistha and Vishwamitra
(C) Vaimiki and Vishwamitra
(D) Valmiki and Durvasa

Which part of Rigveda gives an account of the origin of the Universe?

(A) II Mandala
(B) IV Mandala
(C) X Mandala
(D) IX Mandala

Which of the following show the ascending order?

(A) Kula, Grama, Vis, Jana, Rashtra
(B) Rashtra, Jana, Vis, Grama, Kula
(C) Vis, Jana, Grama, Kula, Rashtra
(D) Kula, Vis, Jana, Grama, Rashtra

Which is the most anthromorphically represented God in the Vedic Culture?

(A) Indra
(B) Varuna
(C) Rudra
(D) Vishnu

The word ‘Varna’ Is used in Rigveda with reference only to difference between

(A) Dasyu and Aryan
(B) Vaishya and Shudra
(C) Brahmana and Kshtriya
(D) Arya and Dasa