Early Vedic Period

Q. Which of the following is the oldest Veda?

1. Yajur Veda
2. Rig Veda
3. Sama Veda
4. Atharva Veda

Q. _______ was a plant from which a special drink was prepared.

1. Tal
2. Rasa
3. Soma
4. Sisir

Q. Select the correct statements with respect to the Aryans.

1. The Indo-Aryans originated from India and moved to regions around Central Asia.
2. Aryans settled in the Gangetic valley region during the Later Vedic Age.
3. Yajur Veda was the first ever written literature.
4. The Aryans were well versed in riding horses, something which was very uncommon during the Harappan civilisation.

Q. Who was the warrior god of the vedic society?

1. Vishnu
2. Indra
3. Soma
4. Shiva

Q. Which of the following statements about Greek religion are true?

1. Gods had desires and aspirations like humans.
2. Gods were devoid of any human emotions.
3. Gods were believed to live on Mount Olympus.
4. Each city-state had a patron God.

Q. Who among the following was not one of the three imporant gods mentioned in the Vedas?

1. Indra
2. Soma
3. Vishnu
4. Agni

Q. Which of the following Vedas is considered to be the oldest?

1. Atharvaveda
2. Samaveda
3. Rigveda
4. Yajurveda

Q. The people of the Early Vedic society belonged to different tribes. What were these tribes known as?

1. Gaveshti
2. Samitis
3. Sabhas
4. Janas

Q.

About 3000 years ago, rajas were chosen in the following manner

1. Ashvamedha

2. Voting

3. Swayamvar

4. All of the above

Q. The Early Vedic Age is also known as the Rig Vedic Age.

1. False
2. True