05 August 2023
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05th August 2023 Static Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 pointsConsider the following difference between the Harappans and the Vedic people:
a)Harappans were predominantly rural while the Vedic people were urban.
b)Harappans worshipped the bull while the Vedic people worshipped the cow.
c)Harappans used to practice pastoralism whereas the Vedic people focused on industries and trade.How many of the statements given above are correct?
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The answer is a.
Statements 1 and 3 are wrong. Statement 2 is correct.
Statement 1: Harappans were predominantly urban while the Vedic people were rural.
Statement 2: Harappans worshipped the bull while the Vedic people worshipped the cow.
Statement 3: Harappans used to focus on industries and trade whereas the Vedic people practiced pastoralism.Incorrect
The answer is a.
Statements 1 and 3 are wrong. Statement 2 is correct.
Statement 1: Harappans were predominantly urban while the Vedic people were rural.
Statement 2: Harappans worshipped the bull while the Vedic people worshipped the cow.
Statement 3: Harappans used to focus on industries and trade whereas the Vedic people practiced pastoralism. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 pointsConsider the following Vedas and their associated Upavedas:
a)Rig Veda: Shilpaveda
b)Yajur Veda : Dhanurveda
c)Sama Veda: Gandharva veda
d)Atharva Veda: AyurvedaHow many of the above are correct?
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The answer is b.
Upavedas are additional chapters or appendices to the Vedas.
Rig Veda: Dhanurveda (Archery)
Yajur Veda: Shilpaveda (Construction activity)
Sama Veda: Gandharva Veda (Music)
Atharva Veda: Ayurveda (Medicine)Incorrect
The answer is b.
Upavedas are additional chapters or appendices to the Vedas.
Rig Veda: Dhanurveda (Archery)
Yajur Veda: Shilpaveda (Construction activity)
Sama Veda: Gandharva Veda (Music)
Atharva Veda: Ayurveda (Medicine) -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 pointsConsider the following Vedangas:
a)Shiksha: Phonetics
b)Kalpa : Etymology
c)Nirukta: Ritual
d)Chhanda: Metre
e)Vyakarana: Grammar
f)Jyotish: AstronomyHow many of the above are correct?
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The answer is b.
Vedangas are part of Vedic literature. They are the limbs of vedas.
Shiksha: Phonetics
Kalpa : Ritual
Nirukta: Etymology
Chhanda: Metre
Vyakarana: Grammar
Jyotish: AstronomyIncorrect
The answer is b.
Vedangas are part of Vedic literature. They are the limbs of vedas.
Shiksha: Phonetics
Kalpa : Ritual
Nirukta: Etymology
Chhanda: Metre
Vyakarana: Grammar
Jyotish: Astronomy -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
a)The concept of state was absent during the Early vedic period while during the later vedic period, the concept of state called Rashtra emerged.
b)In Rig Veda, Sabha and Samiti are mentioned as twin daughters of Prajapati.
c)Sabha comprised of common people while Samiti was the assembly of brahmanas and elders.How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
The answer is a.
Statement 1 is correct. Statements 2 and 3 are wrong.
Statement 1: The concept of state was absent during the Early vedic period while during the later vedic period, the concept of state called Rashtra emerged.
Statement 2: In Atharva Veda, Sabha and Samiti are mentioned as twin daughters of Prajapati.
Statement 3: Sabha was the assembly of Brahmanas and elders while Samiti was comprised of common people.Incorrect
The answer is a.
Statement 1 is correct. Statements 2 and 3 are wrong.
Statement 1: The concept of state was absent during the Early vedic period while during the later vedic period, the concept of state called Rashtra emerged.
Statement 2: In Atharva Veda, Sabha and Samiti are mentioned as twin daughters of Prajapati.
Statement 3: Sabha was the assembly of Brahmanas and elders while Samiti was comprised of common people. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
a)Apala, Ghosha, Lopamudra and Vishwavara belonged to Later Vedic Period.
b)Gargi belonged to the Early Vedic Period.
c)The institution of Gotra developed during Later Vedic Period.How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
The answer is a.
Statements 1 and 2 are wrong. Statement 3 is correct.
Statement 1: Apala, Ghosha, Lopamudra and Vishwavara belonged to Early Vedic Period.
Statement 2: Gargi belonged to the Later Vedic Period.
Statement 3: The institution of Gotra developed during the Later Vedic Period.Incorrect
The answer is a.
Statements 1 and 2 are wrong. Statement 3 is correct.
Statement 1: Apala, Ghosha, Lopamudra and Vishwavara belonged to Early Vedic Period.
Statement 2: Gargi belonged to the Later Vedic Period.
Statement 3: The institution of Gotra developed during the Later Vedic Period.
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