GK Questions and Answers on the Vedic Civilisation and Culture
The Indus Valley Civilisation was followed by another great civilisation and culture known as Vedic Civilisation and Culture. The Aryans were the originators of the civilisation.
1. Who among the following scholar declared that 'Sapt Saidhava' region was the homeland of Aryans?
A. Dr. A C Das
B. Prof. Maxmuller
C. Prof. Penka
D. Dr. K.K Sharma
Ans: A
2. Match the following on the theory of Aryans origin
a. European Theory 1. Dr. A. C Das
b. Central Asian Theory 2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
c. Arctic Region Theory 3. Max Muller
d. Indian Theory 4. Sir W. Jones
Code:
a b c d
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 4 3 2 1
C. 3 4 1 2
D. 1 3 4 2
Ans: B
3. Which of the following was the basic unit of Vedic Society?
A. Jana
B. Vidath
C. Parivar
D. Sangh
Ans: C
4. Who among the following was not the god of atmosphere during Vedic period?
A. Indra
B. Marut
C. Rudra
D. Dyans
Ans: D
How pre-Aryan symbol ‘Swastika’ is older than 11000 years?
5. Which river is not mention in Rigveda?
A. Narmada
B. Sindhu
C. Ganga
D. Yamuna
Ans: A
6. Who does Vedic people call Potter?
A. Vidath
B. Kulal
C. Ayas
D. Langal
Ans: B
List of Rig Vedic Gods & Goddesses
7. Which was the voluntary contribution made by people?
A. Turvas
B. Yadu
C. Bali
D. Sira
Ans: C
8. Match the following
a. Rigveda 1. Hotri
b. Yajurveda 2. Adhavayu
c. Samaveda 3. Udgatri
d. Atharveda 4. Athrava
Code:
a b c d
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 4 3 2 1
C. 3 4 1 2
D. 1 3 4 2
Ans: D
Summary of the Vedic Age: Polity | Society | Position of Women
9. Which was not among the five famous 'Jan'?
A. Yadu
B. Anu
C. Drahyu
D. Bharavarsh
Ans: D
10. What was the term used to denote the wooden plough by Rigvedic Aryans?
A. Ayas
B. Langal
C. Kulal
D. Yava
Ans: B
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