SOR Prelim - Vedic Texts and Hindu Scriptures

Which language were the Vedas composed in?

• Sanskrit

• Hindi

• English

• Tamil

How many Vedas are there?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which Veda is considered the most important collection of hymns?

• Rig Veda

• Yajur Veda

• Sama Veda

• Arthava Veda

Who is the chief among the Vedic gods?

• Indra

• Varuna

• Agni

• Brahma

What do the Brahmins symbolize according to the 'Purusha Sukta' hymn?

• Mouth of the cosmic person

• Arms of the cosmic person

• Thighs of the cosmic person

• Feet of the cosmic person

What is the subject matter of the Upanishads?

• Vedic rituals

• Brahmanas

• The order of the cosmos

• One spiritual reality

What does the word 'Upanishad' mean?

• To sit down close

• To meditate upon

• To withdraw from everyday life

• To perform rituals

What does the Atman represent in the Upanishads?

• The body

• The ego personality

• The deepest essence of a living thing

• The individual soul

According to the Upanishads, what is Brahman?

• A personal god

• The essential essence of all things

• The Vedic rituals

• The order of the cosmos

Which part of the Vedas is considered as lower knowledge?

• Samhita

• Brahmana

• Aranyaka

• Upanishads