Cluster · Vedic Period History and Literature
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During the ancient period in India, the term "sandhi-vigrahika’ was used to refer to which of the following [SSC GD 2024] pipeline-1176851
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Who among the following was the most important god of the Aryans? [SSC MTS 2024] pipeline-1189014
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Dhanurveda is the upveda of the Yajurveda. It deals with.. [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1176853
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The 'Kathopanishad' captures the conversation between a young boy named Nachiketas and a god. Which of the following gods is talking to Nachiketas? [RRB ALP CBT] pipeline-1176875
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Which of the following is not one of the 3 most important deities mentioned in the Rigveda? [CONSTABLE EXE 2023] pipeline-1189020
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A wealthy person in the early Vedic period was known as___________ [SSC CGL 2023] pipeline-1176854
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Hymns of Rigveda are also known as _______. [RRC GROUP D] pipeline-1176870
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Which of the following Vedas talks about the treatment of diseases? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1176833
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According to an early Indian philosopher everything is made up of ________ basic elements. [RRB ALP CBT] pipeline-1176805
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Which of the following scriptures is NOT a part of Vedic literature? [RRC GROUP D] pipeline-1176849
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Yajur Veda deals with_______. [RRC GROUP D] pipeline-1176839
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Yajurveda is ______ fold. [RRC GROUP D] pipeline-1176820
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Which among the following is the oldest and biggest amongst all the four Vedas? [RRC GROUP D] pipeline-1176850
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Mundaka Upanishad belongs to the : [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1176819
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____________ Veda, shortest among the four Vedas, holds a divine status in Hindu tradition and is a collection of melodies and chants. [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1176840
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Which of the following Veda is also called the "Book of Song," "Veda of Chants" or even "Yoga of Song"? [RRC GROUP D] pipeline-1176842
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The Rigveda is a collection of 1,028 hymns divided into ______mandalas. [NTPC CBT 2] pipeline-1176801
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The Vedangas are Hindu auxiliary disciplines that originated in ancient times and are linked to the study of the Vedas. These are _________ in number. [SSC CGL 2024] pipeline-1176825
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Who among the following was ‘Senani’ in the Rig Vedic period? [SSC MTS 2024] pipeline-1176824
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According to the Vedic texts, what was the function of 'Sangrahitris'? [RRC GROUP D] pipeline-1176836
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Which Veda has the maximum number of verses? [RRC GROUP D] pipeline-1176843
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The Early Vedic economy was primarily based on_________ activity. [SSC MTS 2024] pipeline-1176814
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What was the meaning of the word ‘Vish’ during the Janapada period? [CONSTABLE EXECUTIVE ] pipeline-1176846
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Dharmasutras contain: [SSC MTS ] pipeline-1176847
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Which one of the following limbs of Vedas is known for the explanation and meaning of complex words? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1176831
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The Rig Veda is a collection of ________ hymns. [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1176827
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The Rajas(kings) did not have capital cities, palaces or regular armies, nor did they collect taxes during the _______ period. [CONSTABLE EXE 2023] pipeline-1176834
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In the early Vedic society, by what name was the head of the family known? [CONSTABLE EXE 2023] pipeline-1176803
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Which of the following statements about the ‘Gotra’ practice in ancient India is true? [SSC CGL 2021] pipeline-1176806
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A person's Vedic approach and his relationship with society are determined by the four goals of life. Which of the following is not among these goals? [SSC CGL 2020] pipeline-1176845
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Among the various sources of Aryan culture, ________ are prominent. [CONSTABLE EXE 2023] pipeline-1176804
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Which of the four Vedas is known as "Veda of Sacrificial Formulas’ and contains prose formulas applicable to various rites, along with verses intended for a similar purpose? [RRC GROUP D] pipeline-1176812
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How many stages of life did early Hindu philosophy determine? [RRB NTPC CBT] pipeline-1176835
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'Samaveda’ is considered to be one of the primary sources of Indian ______. [CONSTABLE EXECUTIVE ] pipeline-1176826
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The oldest Veda is the Rigveda, composed about ____________years ago. [SSC GD 2024] pipeline-1176830
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Philosophers classified matter in the form of how many basic elements ? [SSC GD 2024] pipeline-1176841
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A large number of words are derived from the word ‘Go’ meaning cow. A wealthy person was known as ________ in Vedic times. [SSC CGL 2024] pipeline-1176832
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According to the Ashrama system of Vedic life, which of the following was the third stage of life? [SSC CGL 2024] pipeline-1176813
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The Rig Veda consists of 1028 hymns, organised into ten books known as _______ [NTPC CBT 2] pipeline-1176807
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In Hinduism _________ God/Goddess was the integral form of “Lord of Trees”, healer of disease and bestower of wealth. [RRC GROUP D] pipeline-1176817
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How many Mandalas were in Rig Vedic Samhita ? [SSC CPO 2024] pipeline-1176822
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According to the Varna system that was prevalent in the Vedic period, which of the following was NOT a Varna? [SSC CGL 2024] pipeline-1176808
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According to the ancient Indian history, Sulvasutras was related to which of the following ? [RPF SI 2024] pipeline-1176810
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Who among the following performed religious rituals for the king during the Vedic period ? [CONSTABLE EXE 2023] pipeline-1176818
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Which of the following was NOT a type of sacrifice performed by kings in ancient India to establish their position ? [SSC CGL 2019] pipeline-1176823
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Who among the following is not one of the 3 most important gods mentioned in the Rig Veda? pipeline-1333843
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The main occupation during the Early Vedic Period was_____. pipeline-1318211
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Which Vedic literature focuses on incantations and magical formulas? pipeline-1307854
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Which of the following Vedas is considered as the root of Indian classical music and dance? pipeline-1309430
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Which Vedic Literature is also called the 'Forest Books'? pipeline-1317986
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