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CET 12th Level — Vedic Age MCQs

Practice 20 free vedic age multiple choice questions for CET 12th Level exam. Instant answers with explanations in Hindi and English.

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CET 12th Level — Ancient Period — Vedic Age

20 Questions • Instant results & explanations • Hindi & English

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Question 1 of 20

Which of the following statements about the 'Dwija' concept in the Later Vedic period is correct?

Question 2 of 20

Who founded the city of Pataliputra at the confluence of the Ganga and Son rivers?

Question 3 of 20

Which of the following is NOT a commentator on Manusmriti?

Question 4 of 20

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

Question 5 of 20

Which Veda is historically significant for being the first to mention the use of 'Zero' (Shunya)?

Question 6 of 20

Which Brahmanical text mentions the story of King Videha Madhav and his priest Gautam Rahugana reaching the Sadanira river?

Question 7 of 20

Who was Kakavarna?

Question 8 of 20

Assertion (A): The position of Prajapati, Vishnu, and Mahesh became supreme in the Later Vedic religion. Reason (R): The nature-worshipping gods like Indra and Agni lost their central importance.

Question 9 of 20

The dialogue of Gargi and Yajnavalkya in Brihadaranyaka Upanishad took place in whose court?

Question 10 of 20

Which Varna was referred to as 'Balihar' (tribute payer) in the social structure of the Later Vedic period?

Question 11 of 20

Match the modern name of the river with its Rigvedic ancient name: List-I (Modern) A. Jhelum B. Chenab C. Ravi D. Beas List-II (Ancient) i. Vitasta ii. Asikni iii. Parushni iv. Vipasha

Question 12 of 20

Who is considered the founder of Magadha according to ancient traditions?

Question 13 of 20

The mention of 'ploughs drawn by 24 oxen' is found in which text?

Question 14 of 20

Which Upanishad mentions the 'Ashtangika Marg' (Eightfold Path) associated with Buddhism?

Question 15 of 20

According to the notes, which social system started during the Later Vedic period?

Question 16 of 20

Which Upanishad criticizes rituals and karma-kanda?

Question 17 of 20

In the Rigvedic period, the river 'Suvastu' is identified with which modern river?

Question 18 of 20

Match the following Puranas with the specific information they contain: List-I (Purana) A. Vishnu Purana B. Vayu Purana C. Markandeya Purana D. Agni Purana List-II (Information) i. Gupta Dynasty ii. Maurya Dynasty iii. Ganesh Puja iv. Durgasaptashati

Question 19 of 20

Who is the author of the Vedanga 'Nirukta'?

Question 20 of 20

Consider the following regarding the Nanda Dynasty: 1. Founded by Mahapadmananda. 2. Dhanananda was the last ruler. 3. They were contemporary to Panini. Which statements are true?

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