Q. Which of the following was not one of the reasons for the gradual weakening of the tribal assemblies in the Later Vedic Period? (a) Increase in the royal power (b) In large territorial states ordinary people could not travel long distances to attend their meetings (c) The assemblies ...

Q. Which of the following statements about the system of taxation and revenue administration in the Later Vedic period is not correct? (a) Settled life and stable agriculture led to the production of surplus which could be collected by the king in the form of taxes (b) The king received ...

Q. An inscription of 1400 B.C. which describes the Vedic Gods was found in Asia Minor at ________. (a) Cilicia (b) Boghaz-Koi (c) Hitti (d) Euphratide Ans: (b) Boghaz-Koi Explanation: The inscription of 1400 B.C. which describes the Vedic Gods was found in Asia Minor at (b) ...

Q. The Rigvedic hymns can be treated as being historically fairly authentic because (a) They give a chronological account of the historical events (b) The events described in them are corroborated by Avesthan Gathas. (c) They are the earliest of the Vedic literature (d) Their ...

Q. Which of the following was the centre of Aryan activity in the later Vedic period? (a) The Aryavarta (b) From the Yamuna to the western border of Bengal (c) The Punjab and Delhi region (d) Uttarapatha Ans: (d) Uttarapatha Explanation: In the later Vedic period, the centre of ...

Q. The word Yava mentioned in Rigveda is used for which agricultural product? (a) Barley (b) Gram (c) Rice (d) Wheat Ans: (a) Barley Explanation: The word Yava mentioned in the Rigveda is used for (a) Barley. Barley was an important agricultural crop during the Vedic period and ...

Q. Sayana the famous commentator of the Vedic texts, was patronised by : (a) Parmara rulers (b) Satvahana rulers (c) Vijaynagar rulers (d) Vakataka rulers Ans: (c) Vijaynagar rulers Explanation:  Sayana was an important commentator on the Vedas. His commentary on the Rigveda ...

Q. During the Rigvedic period, ‘Niska’ was an ornament of : (a) Ear (b) Neck (c) Arm (d) Wrist Ans: (b) Neck Explanation: During the Rigvedic period, 'Niska' was an ornament worn around the (b) neck. The Rigveda mentions the use of various ornaments and jewelry, and the 'Niska' ...

Q. The great law giver of ancient time was (a) Vatsyayana (b) Ashoka (c) Manu (d) Panini Ans: (c) Manu Explanation: The great law giver of ancient times was (c) Manu. Manu, also known as Manu Vaivasvata or Manu Smriti, is traditionally regarded as the ancient sage who laid down ...

Q. The words “Satyameva Jayate” in the state emblem of India have been adopted from which one of the following? (a) Mundaka Upanishad (b) Katha Upanishad (c) Mandukya Upanishad (d) Chhandogya Upanishad Ans: (a) Mundaka Upanishad Explanation: The words "Satyameva Jayate" in the ...