Question 1

Which is the transformation period of the pastoral society to a sedentary agrarian society?

Accepted Answer

A)  later vedic
B)  vedic
C)  harappan
D)  pre-harappan A

Question 2

The ……………. were dark-complexioned, snub-nosed, worshippers of the phallus, rich in cattle and lived in fortified strongholds known as pura.

Accepted Answer

A)  visigoths
B)  aryans
C)  dasas
D)  rakshasa C

Question 3

The …………were engaged in trade and agriculture.

Accepted Answer

A)  vyshyas
B)  brahmins
C)  kshatriyas
D)  sudras A

Question 4

Who was the storm god.

Accepted Answer

A)  rudra
B)  vayu
C)  ushas
D)  agni

Question 5

In their migration to the east and south-east the …………. came into conflict with the Dasas or Dasyus.

Accepted Answer

A)  aryans
B)  dravidians
C)  sudras
D)  vaisyas

Question 6

The 'Battle of Ten Kings' mentioned in the ………….

Accepted Answer

A)  rig veda
B)  upanishads
C)  sangam literature
D)  ramayana

Question 7

The ……………. formed the lowest section of the Varna society.

Accepted Answer

A)  shudras
B)  brahmins
C)  kshatriyas
D)  vyshyas

Question 8

The …………. were trained in war fare.

Accepted Answer

A)  sudras
B)  brahmins
C)  vyshyas
D)  kshatriyas

Question 9

The term 'Shudra' is mentioned in the ………… book of Rigveda, which was a later addition.

Accepted Answer

A)  first
B)  third
C)  seven
D)  ten

Question 10

The gift giving to the performer of the sacrifice.

Accepted Answer

A)  dakshina
B)  sutlej
C)  bali
D)  dana

Question 11

The learned women like Apala, Ghoshala,Lopa mutra, Vishwara etc. were mentioned in

Accepted Answer

A)  the rig veda
B)  mahabharatha
C)  ramayana
D)  mahabharatha.

Question 12

The earliest reference of Dana and Dakshina is seen in the 'Dana Stuti' hymns of ………..

Accepted Answer

A)  budhist literature
B)  sangam literature
C)  rigveda
D)  jain

Question 13

When did Mahajanapadas were flourishing in North India.

Accepted Answer

A)  buddha period
B)  gupta period
C)  vedic period
D)  maurya period

Question 14

In the vedic period 'gavishti' means

Accepted Answer

A)  war
B)  yaga
C)  trade
D)  pooja

Question 15

Bali is a tribute given to

Accepted Answer

A)  mantri
B)  raja
C)  senani
D)  priests

Question 16

The …………. Ware culture is identified by its distinctive pottery.

Accepted Answer

A)  nbp
B)  pgw
C)  npf
D)  nrp

Question 17

By the …………….. Century B.C. the use of iron had become widespread in India

Accepted Answer

A)  first
B)  second
C)  fourth
D)  sixth

Question 18

The ………….. Society was a tribal society.

Accepted Answer

A)  gupta
B)  harappan
C)  msopotamian
D)  rig vedic

Question 19

Ajatasatru was succeeded by his son

Accepted Answer

A)  udayan
B)  bimbisaran
C)  harshan
D)  bindusaran

Question 20

Who was the Sky god.

Accepted Answer

A)  vayu
B)  varuna
C)  ushas
D)  rudra

Exam 4: Vedic Society and Culture