Top Frequently Asked Questions
History - Synthesis - Vedic period
At the time of Alexander's invasion Chanakya was a teacher in which University?
(A) Nalanda University
(B) Vikramasela University
(C) Takshasila University
(D) Varanasi University
ANSWER C
The ancient Kalinga is situated in which of the present state?
(A) Bihar
(B) Orissa
(C) Bengal
(D) Bhutan
ANSWER B
In Rig vedha "Saptasindhu" refers to
(A) The land of two rivers
(B) The land of six rivers
(C) The land of five rivers
(D) The land of seven rivers
ANSWER D
Who is Father of Yoga.
(A) Swami Vivekananda
(B) Patanjali
(C) Pothitharmar
(D) Osho
ANSWER B
In which context is the word 'Arya' used in the Vedic Period?
(A) Caste
(B) Religion
(C) Apostrophic Word
(D) Tribe
ANSWER C
Who was the author of "Nyaya darsana"?
(A)Gautam rishi
(B) Kanada rishi
(C) Kapila
(D) Patanjali
ANSWER A
Upanishads are the books on
(A) religion
(B philosophy
(C) law
(D) yoga
ANSWER B
Which god of the Aryan fulfilled the dual function as war god and weather god?
(A) Indra
(B) Varuna
(C) Vayu
(D) Rudra
ANSWER A
The term 'Sangrahita' during Vedic period denotes
(A) Chief Revenue Collector
(B) Forest Chief
(C) Exchequer
(D) Chief Accountant-
ANSWER C
What is the name of the main collections of Vedic hymns?
(A)Upanishads
(B) Brahmanas
(C) Aranyakas
(D) Samhitas
ANSWER D
The Atherva veda is related with-
(A) Yajnas
(B) Demons and spirits
(C) Poojas
(D) Worship of gods
ANSWER B
Who translated the Bhagavat Gita and Upanishad into the Persian language?
(A) Niamatullah
(B) Dara Shikoh
(C) Abdul Hamid Lahori
(D) Ghiyas Beg
ANSWER B
Match the following:
(a) Varahamihira 1. Physician
(b) Kalidasa 2. Lexicographer
(c) Amarasimha 3. Sanskrit Poet
(d) Dhanvantri 4. Astronomer
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 4 3 1 2
(B) 4 2 1 3
(C) 4 3 2 1
(D) 3 4 1 2
(E) Answer not known
ANSWER C
Who was the author of "Yoga Darsana"?
(A) Gautam Rishi
(B) Badarayana
(C) Kannada Rishi
(D) Patanjali
ANSWER D
