Vedic river Askini is identified with which one of the following rivers?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Chenab
Vedic river Askini is identified with a present-day river named as Chenab, also popularly known as Chandrabhaga. The river Chenab originates from Tandi in Lahul Spiti where two rivulets namely Chandra and Bhaga meet to form this river.
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32
During the Rigvedic Period word ‘Nishka’ was used for a Jewellery but in later period it was used for the meaning of :
Correct Answer:
(D)
Coin
During Vedic period, the gold necklace was called as ‘Nishka’ which later transformed the way for the gold coins.
Ques:
33
Boghaz-Koi is important because:
Correct Answer:
(B)
Inscriptions were found which mentioned the names of Vedic Gods and Goddesses
Boghaz-Koi inscription (Asia Minor, Turkey) is important because there is mention of four Vedic Gods, namely Indra, Varuna, Mitra and Nasatyas.
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34
Boghaz-Koi inscription (Asia Minor, Turkey) is important because there is mention of four Vedic Gods, namely Indra, Varuna, Mitra and Nasatyas.
Correct Answer:
(B)
Boghaz-Koi
Boghaz-Koi inscription which mentions four Vedic God namely Indra, Varuna, Mitra, and Nasatyas, is the 14th century B.C. inscription. It is important in Indian history because inscription of 14th century B.C. was discovered here.
Ques:
35
Sarga, Pratisarga, Vansa, Manvantara and Vanshanucha- rita are the indicators of:
Correct Answer:
(B)
Puranas
Puranas have five characteristics like Sarga, Pratisarga, Vansa, Manvantara and Vanshanucharita. Among these, Sarga and Pratisarga are the natural creation and renovation (cosmogony). Vansa means the history of Sage and God. Manvantara is meant for the period of different Manus and Vanshanucharit means Genealogy of kings.
Ques:
36
Originally the Mahabharata was known as –
Correct Answer:
(D)
Jayasamhita
Mahabharata originally had only 8,800 slokas and its original name was ‘Jaya’ or Jayasamhita. Mahabharata today has 100,000 Shlokas and is believed to be written by Sage Veda Vyasa.
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37
In Mahabharat by what name were the Kuninda-kings known?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Dwij Srestha
Kuninda-Kings in Mahabharat were known by the name of the Dwij Shrestha. They are mentioned in Sabha Parva of Mahabharata (Chapter 51, Part-1). In this, they had been addressed as 'Chief among Dwijs'.
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38
Study the following statements about the Vedic God Indra and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Was the God of thunder.
Punished the sinners.
Was the guardian of the moral order.
Was the God of rain.
Codes :
Correct Answer:
(D)
1 and 4 are correct.
In Vedas, Indra is the King and the Dev of Svarga (Heaven). He is the God of heaven, lightning, thunder and rains. Guardian of the Moral order (Rit) was lord Varuna. Some hymns, are prayers to God Indra for punishing the sinners, but in the absence of option 1, 2 and 4 we choose 1 and 4.
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39
According to Hindu mythology, which serpent offered himself as a rope for churning the ocean ?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Vasuki
The churning of the ocean of milk was an elaborate process. Mount Mandara or Mandar Parvat was used as the churning rod and Vasuki, the king of serpents who abides on Shiva’s neck, became the churning rope. Lord Vishnu, in the form of Kurma Avtar, came to their rescue and supported the mountain on his back.
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40
In which phase, the concept of untouchability was put clearly?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Dharmashastra phase
The concept of untouchability assumed definite shape in the early Christian era which was the period known as the era of Dharmashastra in ancient Indian history. During this period, the Brahmanical religion was on ascendences. Various scriptures were being written and the social customs of different types were practiced strictly and untouchability was one of them.