Vedic Age-The Aryans Questions and answers

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11). Which of the following gives the correct chronological order of the Vedas ?
A). Rig, Sama, Atharva, Yajur
B). Rig, Sama, Yajur, Atharva
C). Rig and Sama together; Yajur and Atharva together
D). All simultaneously
12). The learned lady who is said to have debated with the famous law-giver Yajnavalkya was :
A). Gargi
B). Maitreyi
C). Kamala
D). Kalinidi
13). The expounder of yoga philosophy is :
A). Patanjali
B). Gautam
C). Jaimini
D). Shankaracharya
14). The mediator between man and gods according to the Vedic people was :
A). Inra
B). Agni
C). Marut
D). Asvins
15). Which of the following is/are correctly matched ? 1 Mitra- Sun's beneficient energy 2. 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 4


16). 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 hymns D. Upanishads 4. Collection of hymns, prayers, sacrificial formulae etc.
A). A B C D 3 2 4 5
B). 4 3 2 1
C). 5 1 3 2
D). 3 2 1 4
17). Who among the following popularised the theory of 'Arctic Region' as the original home of Aryans ?
A). Macdonell
B). Max Muller
C). B.G. Tilak
D). Keith
18). Match the following : A. Rigveda 1. Aitareya Brahmana B. Samaveda 2. Jaminiya Brahmana C. Yajurveda 3. Gopatha Brahmana D. Atharvaveda 4. Taittiriya Brahmana A B C D
A). 1 2 4 3
B). 2 3 1 4
C). 3 4 2 1
D). 4 1 3 2
19). Which of the oldest Vedha?
A). Samaveda
B). Yajurveda
C). Atharvaveda
D). Rigveda
20). Which one of the following was the main characteristic of the later Vedic age?
A). Varna system
B). Tribal polity
C). Caste system
D). Food gathering practice
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