1.	The collections of Vedic hymns or mantras are known as _____ ?
	Jnati
	Bali
	Samhita
	Vidatha
	Answer: Samhita Explanation: The collection of vedic hymns or mantras is called as Samhitas.There are four vedic samhitas. Rig-Veda, Yajur-Veda, Sama-Veda, and Atharva-veda.This is the oldest layer of vedic texts which were composed between circa 1500-1200 BCE.
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2.	Which of the following rivers was known as Purushni in the Vedic period ?
	Ravi
	Chenab
	Sutlej
	Beas
	Answer: Ravi Explanation: The Ravi river was known as Parushni or Iravati to Indians in Vedic times and as Hydraotes to the Ancient Greeks.
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3.	Which of the following is false as per Vedic theory ?
	The Brahmans, or priests, came from Purusha’s ears
	The Vaishyas, or the commoners, came from Purusha’s thighs
	The Kshatriyas, or warrier rulers, came from Purusha’s arms
	The Shudras, or labourers and servants, came from Purusha’s feet
	Answer: The Brahmans, or priests, came from Purusha’s ears Explanation: The Brahmins, or priests, came from Purusha's mouth; the Kshatriyas, or warrior rulers, came from Purusha's arms; the Vaishyas, or commoners such as landowners and merchants, came from Purusha's thighs; and the Shudras, or laborers and servants, came from Purusha's feet.
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4.	At one stage in the Vedic Age, the king was called ' gopati' which meant ' ______' ?
	lord of the universe
	lord of the people
	lord of land
	lord of cattle
	Answer: lord of cattle Explanation: ‘Gopati’ meant lord of cattle.
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5.	The words ‘Satyameva Jayate’ on the state emblem has been taken from which Upanishad ?
	Katha
	Prasna
	Kena
	Mundaka
	Answer: Mundaka Explanation: The words ‘Satyameva Jayate’ on the state emblem has been taken from Mundaka Upanishad.
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6.	With reference to the Vedangas, which of the following terms denotes 'Ritual' ?
	Vyakarana
	Chada
	Kalpa
	Shiksha
	Answer: Kalpa Explanation: Kalpa ritual instructions.This field focused on standardizing procedures for Vedic rituals, rites of passage rituals associated with major life events such as birth, wedding and death in family, as well as discussing the personal conduct and proper duties of an individual in different stages of his life.
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