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Ancient History GK Quiz with Answers
Q : The meaning of the word 'Nishka' was jewellery in the Vedic period, the meaning of which was used later, in the following form?
(A) Agricultural equipment
(B) Script
(C) Coin
(D) Shastra
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
According to Rigveda, 'Nishka' is a neck ornament. Later, 'Nishka' was used to represent gold coins.
Vedic god Indra was God?
(A) eternity
(B) Varsha and Braj
(C) Agin's
(D) wind
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Indra was a major deity in the Vedic era of Hinduism. In the Vedic period, Indra is described as superior to any other god in Rigveda 6.30.4. Sayana, in his commentary on Rigveda 6.47.18, has described Indra as taking many forms, making Agni, Vishnu and Rudra his illusory forms.
From what are the words 'Satyamev Jayate' inscribed on the base strip of the emblem of India taken?
(A) Ramayana
(B) Mundakopanishad
(C) Rigveda
(D) Shatpath Brahmin
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
At the right and left ends are the edges of other chakras. Padma of base has been left out. Below the plaque, the sutra of Mundakopanishad 'Satyameva Jayate' is inscribed in Devanagari script, which means - 'Only truth triumphs'.
Write where is the first mention of Gayatri Mantra found.
(A) Atharvaveda
(B) Upanishad
(C) Puranas
(D) Rigveda
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
This mantra is first quoted in Rigveda.
What was the main occupation of the Aryans before the Rigvedic period?
(A) Farming
(B) Animal husbandry
(C) Business
(D) Craftsmanship
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
In ancient Indian history, it is believed that the Aryans came riding on horses. Hence their main occupation is animal husbandry. Full Answer: The Vedic period is the last period in the history of India between the Bronze Age and the Early Iron Age when the Vedas were composed on the northern, urban edge of the Indian subcontinent.
Which of the following Vedas is the oldest?
(A) Yajurveda
(B) Rigveda
(C) Upanishad
(D) Samaveda Atharvaveda
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Rigveda is considered to be the oldest among the four Vedas.
Which most sacred river was mentioned in Rigveda?
(A) Ganga
(B) Indus
(C) Saraswati
(D) Yamuna
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Saraswati had great glory in the Vedic period and was considered the 'most sacred' river, because by living near its banks and drinking the water of this river, the sages composed the Vedas and expanded the Vedic knowledge.
Which metal was first used by the people of the Vedic era?
(A) Iron
(B) Gold
(C) Copper
(D) Silver
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Copper metal was first used by the Vedic people.
Who is called the author of ancient Hindu law?
(A) Panini
(B) Valmiki
(C) Manu
(D) Vashishtha
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Importance of Vedas: Parashar, Katyayana, Yajnavalkya, Vyas, Panini etc. are called Veda experts of ancient times.
In the Vedic era?
(A) Polygamy was unknown
(B) Child marriage was prominent
(C) Widow could remarry
(D) Anulom marriage was accepted
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Marriage in same varna with Vedic rituals. The girl's father used to donate his daughter to a priest or a Pandit. In Arsh marriage, Kanyadaan is done by taking a pair of cows from the groom's side. Marriage done without dowry.
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