Vedic Age MCQs for CET Graduate

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CET Graduate — Ancient Period — Vedic Age

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Question 1 of 20

The 'Mahamrityunjaya Mantra' is found in which Mandala of the Rigveda?

Question 2 of 20

The rulers of the Nanda Dynasty were followers of which religion?

Question 3 of 20

The national motto of India, 'Satyameva Jayate', is taken from which Upanishad?

Question 4 of 20

Which Mandala of the Rigveda contains the 'Purusha Sukta' that mentions the four Varnas?

Question 5 of 20

Which of the following Brahman texts is associated with the Atharvaveda?

Question 6 of 20

Arrange the following political units of the Vedic period in ascending order of hierarchy (smallest to largest): 1. Vish 2. Gram 3. Jan 4. Kul

Question 7 of 20

Which of the following statements about Smriti literature is true?

Question 8 of 20

Bimbisara sent his royal physician Jivaka to treat which contemporary ruler suffering from jaundice?

Question 9 of 20

Who was the minister sent by Ajatashatru to sow seeds of dissension in the Vajji confederacy?

Question 10 of 20

Which Mahajanapada's capital was associated with the rivers Varuna and Assi?

Question 11 of 20

Which of the following assemblies in the Rigvedic period is described as the 'oldest institution' and was responsible for the distribution of loot?

Question 12 of 20

Which of the following was the capital of the Malla Sangh?

Question 13 of 20

Who is considered the most important god in the Rigveda, often referred to as 'Purandhar' (Breaker of Forts)?

Question 14 of 20

Which of the following commentators is associated with Yajnavalkya Smriti?

Question 15 of 20

Which Purana contains information about the Durga Saptashati?

Question 16 of 20

Which was the southernmost Mahajanapada situated on the banks of Godavari, with its capital at Potli?

Question 17 of 20

Which river confluence was NOT associated with Pataliputra?

Question 18 of 20

Which of the following statements about women's status in the Later Vedic period is INCORRECT?

Question 19 of 20

What is the specific archaeological terminology assigned to the characteristic miniature stone tools predominantly manufactured and used during the Mesolithic Age?

Question 20 of 20

What was the regular tax payable to the King called in the Later Vedic period?

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