Early vedic civilization questions and answers 1. The Gayatri Mantra contained in the Rigveda is dedicated to which deity? (a) Agni (b) Marut (c) Surya (d) Savitri2. The Vedic deity Indra was the god of: (a) wind (b) eternity (c) rain and thunder (d) fire3. Match the following:Vedic literature Theme A. Samhitas 1. ‘Secret or esoteric doctrines’ B. Brahmanas 2. Books of instruction to be given in the forest or writings meant for wood-dwelling hermits C. Aranyakas 3. Explain the origin and meaning of the various hymnsD. Upanishads 4. Collection of hymns, prayers,sacrificial formulae, etc.Codes: A B C D(a) 3 2 4 5(b) 4 3 2 1(c) 5 1 3 2(d) 3 2 1 4 (a) (b) (c) (d)4. Which one of the following contains the Gayatri Mantra? (a) Rigveda (b) Yajurveda (c) Upanishad (d) Samaveda5. The learned lady who is said to have debated with the famous law-giver Yajnavalkya was: (a) Gargi (b) Maitreyi (c) Kamala (d) Kalindi6. Match the following:A. Rigveda 1. Musical hymns B. Yajurveda 2. Hymns and rituals C. Samaveda 3. Charms and spells D. Atharvaveda 4. Hymns and prayersCodes ABCD(a) 4 2 1 3(b) 3 2 4 1(c) 4 1 2 3(d) 2 3 1 4 (a) (b) (c) (d)7. The God not worshipped during the time of Rigvedic Aryans was: (a) Indra (b) Agni (c) Marut (d) Shiva8. Which of the following is/are correctly matched?1. Mitra – Sun’s beneficient energy2. Parjanya – god of cloud and rain 3. Maruts – storm gods 4. Varuna – sky and water (a) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 1, 3 and 4 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 49. The expounder of yoga philosophy is : (a) Patanjali (b) Gautam (c) Jaimini (d) Shankaracharya10. The world is God and God is my soul’ is the philosophy contained in the: (a) Vedas (b) Puranas (c) Brahamanas (d) UpanishadsTime is Up! MCQ questions Quiz on Vedic age : The Aryans Photo by Lisa Fotios on Pexels.com Share this:TwitterFacebookLinkedInWhatsApp
