Unit-I Vedas and Vedangas

Which of the following Vedic literature where the Varna system was discussed?

• Rigveda

• Samaveda

• Yajurveda

• Atharvaveda

Which of the following Vedic literature is the collection of sacrificial formulae?

• Rigveda

• Samaveda

• Yajurveda

• Atharvaveda

Which of the following Vedic literature refers to the ‘to sit near the feet of’?

• Vedangas

• Upanishads

• Aranyakas

• Brahamanas

Who was the founder of Vedic culture?

• A) Dravid

• B) Arya

• C) Harappan

• D) None of these

The word 'Aryan' denotes:

• Ethnic group

• Nomadic people

• Speech group

• Superior race

Which is the principle element of Rigvedic religion?

• Sacrifices

• Worship of fire

• Life after death

• Female goddesses

Which of the following is the major impact of Vedic culture on Indian history?

• Progress of philosophy

• Development of culture

• Rigidification of caste system

• Perception of a new world

Which of the following Vedic deities is not mentioned in the Boghazkoi inscription?

• Indra

• Agni

• Mitra

• Varun

Which of the following does not come under Shruti literature?

• Brahmana

• Vedanga

• Aranyaka

• Upanishad

Main feature in later Vedic period was,

• Worship of god

• rise of Brahmans

• Cultivation

• Cast System