GK Questions and Answers on the Ratnis and Officials of Vedic Period

The polity of the Early Vedic period was basically a tribal polity with the tribal chief in the centre. The tribe was called Jana and the tribal chief was called Rajana. The legitimisation of King's power increases by rituals of sacrifice (Yajna) by the priests, the officials and ratnis who subordinate the King in its state-affairs.

1. Who among the following was the supreme commander of the army during Vedic period?

A. Senani

B. Vrajapati

C. Spasas

D. Madhyamasi

Ans: A

Explanation: Senani was the supreme commander of the army during Vedic period. Hence, A is the correct option.

2. Who among the following was the police officer during Vedic period?

A. Senani

B. Jivagribha

C. Bhagadugha

D. Madhyamasi

Ans: B

Explanation: Jivagribha was the police officer during Vedic period. Hence, B is the correct option.

3. Who was the revenue collector during Vedic period?

A. Senani

B. Jivagribha

C. Bhagadugha

D. Madhyamasi

Ans: C

Explanation: Bhagadugha was the revenue collector during Vedic period. Hence, C is the correct option.

4. What was the term used for the treasurer during Vedic period?

A. Kulapati

B. Mahishi

C. Bhagadugha

D. Sangrihitri

Ans: D

Explanation: Sangrihitri was the term used for the treasurer during Vedic period. Hence, D is the correct option.

GK Questions and Answers on the First ancient Indian Territorial States

5. Match the following

      Set I

a. Rajya

b. Bhojya

c. Swarajya

d. Vairajya

      Set II

1. Raja

2. Bhoja

3. Svarat

4. Virat

Code:

    a   b   c   d

A. 1   2   3   4

B. 3   4   1   2

C. 4   2   3   1

D. 3   4   1   2

Ans: A

Explanation: The correct match is given below:

Rajya - Raja

Bhojya - Bhoja

Swarajya - Svarat

Vairajya - Virat

Hence, A is the correct option.

6. Who among the following was ruled the eastern Kingdom?

A. Virat

B. Svarat

C. Samrat

D. Bhoja

Ans: C

Explanation: The Eastern Kingdom of Vedic period is called Samarajya which was ruled by the Samrat. Hence, C is the correct option.

7. Who among the following was ruled the western Kingdom?

A. Virat

B. Svarat

C. Samrat

D. Bhoja

Ans: B

Explanation: The Western Kingdom of Vedic period is called Swarajaya which was ruled by the Svarat. Hence, B is the correct option.

GK Questions and Answers on the Vedic Literature

8. Who among the following was ruled the Northern Kingdom?

A. Virat

B. Svarat

C. Samrat

D. Bhoja

Ans: A

Explanation: The Northern Kingdom of Vedic period is called Swarajaya which was ruled by the Vairajya. Hence, A is the correct option.

9. Which of the following was not the political unit of Vedic period?

A. Grama

B. Vish

C. Jana

D. Bali

Ans: D

Explanation: The political units during the Rig Vedic or the early Vedic period comprised of Grama (village), Vish and Jana. Balis was volutary tax of Rig Vedic period.

10. Who was the term used for the Chief Judge during Vedic period?

A. Athapati

B. Tashan

C. Akshavapa

D. Palagala

Ans: A

Explanation: Athapati was the term used for the Chief Judge during Vedic period. Hence, A is the correct option.

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