Question 1

In their migration to the east and south-east the &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. came into conflict with the Dasas or Dasyus.&#10;A)aryans&#10;B)dravidians&#10;C)sudras&#10;D)vaisyas

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The Aryans, during their migration to the east and south-east, came into conflict with the indigenous groups known as the Dasas or Dasyus. This is a part of early Indian history, where the Aryans, an Indo-European people, are said to have migrated into the Indian subcontinent and encountered the Dasas or Dasyus, who were considered to be the original inhabitants of the region.

Question 2

The &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. were dark-complexioned, snub-nosed, worshippers of the phallus, rich in cattle and lived in fortified strongholds known as pura.&#10;A)visigoths&#10;B)aryans&#10;C)dasas&#10;D)rakshasa

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The correct answer is C) dasas. The description provided matches historical references to the dasas in ancient Indian texts, particularly in the context of the Rigveda, where they are often depicted as the enemies of the Aryans. The dasas were described as dark-complexioned, snub-nosed, and living in fortified strongholds known as pura. The reference to worshipping the phallus might be a generalized interpretation of their religious practices, which were distinct from those of the invading Aryans.

Question 3

The &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. Society was a tribal society.&#10;A)gupta&#10;B)harappan&#10;C)msopotamian&#10;D)rig vedic

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The Rig Vedic society was a tribal society, characterized by groups of people related by kinship and led by a chief or rajan. This period is marked by the composition of the Rig Veda, the oldest of the Vedas, which reflects the social, religious, and cultural life of these early Indo-Aryan tribes.

Question 4

The 'Battle of Ten Kings' mentioned in the &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.&#10;A)rig veda&#10;B)upanishads&#10;C)sangam literature&#10;D)ramayana

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The 'Battle of Ten Kings' is mentioned in the Rig Veda, which is one of the oldest religious texts in the world. This battle is described in the Rigveda's Mandala 7, hymn 18, and it was fought between the Bharatas tribe and a confederation of ten tribes.

Question 5

In the vedic period 'gavishti' means&#10;A)war&#10;B)yaga&#10;C)trade&#10;D)pooja

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'Gavishti' in the Vedic period referred to war or battle, often for the purpose of cattle raiding or acquiring resources.

Question 6

The learned women like Apala, Ghoshala,Lopa mutra, Vishwara etc. were mentioned in&#10;A)the rig veda&#10;B)mahabharatha&#10;C)ramayana&#10;D)mahabharatha.

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The learned women like Apala, Ghosha, Lopamudra, and Visvavara are mentioned in the Rig Veda, which is one of the oldest religious texts in the world and a part of the Vedas, the sacred scriptures of Hinduism.

Question 7

The term 'Shudra' is mentioned in the &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; book of Rigveda, which was a later addition.&#10;A)first&#10;B)third&#10;C)seven&#10;D)ten

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The term 'Shudra' is mentioned in the tenth book (mandala) of the Rigveda, which is considered to be a later addition to the collection of Vedic hymns.

Question 8

The term used for the tribal unit or clan&#10;A)'vis'&#10;B)jana&#10;C)gana&#10;D)kula

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Question 9

Bali is a tribute given to&#10;A)mantri&#10;B)raja&#10;C)senani&#10;D)priests

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Bali is a tribute or tax traditionally given to the raja (king) in historical contexts, especially in ancient and medieval societies. It was a form of revenue for the ruler to support the administration and the state.

Question 10

Who was the Sky god.&#10;A)vayu&#10;B)varuna&#10;C)ushas&#10;D)rudra

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Varuna is recognized as the sky god in ancient Hindu mythology, often associated with the overarching element of water and the celestial expanses. He is one of the Adityas and is considered a supreme keeper of order and truth.

Question 11

Who was the storm god.&#10;A)rudra&#10;B)vayu&#10;C)ushas&#10;D)agni

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Question 12

The gift giving to the performer of the sacrifice.&#10;A)dakshina&#10;B)sutlej&#10;C)bali&#10;D)dana

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Question 13

The earliest reference of Dana and Dakshina is seen in the 'Dana Stuti' hymns of &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..&#10;A)budhist literature&#10;B)sangam literature&#10;C)rigveda&#10;D)jain

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Question 14

Which was a tribute eventually became a tax on land.&#10;A)dakshina&#10;B)sutlej&#10;C)bali&#10;D)dana

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Question 15

Which is the transformation period of the pastoral society to a sedentary agrarian society?&#10;A)later vedic&#10;B)vedic&#10;C)harappan&#10;D)pre-harappan

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Question 16

The &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. formed the priestly class.&#10;A)sudras&#10;B)kshatriyas&#10;C)vyshyas&#10;D)brahmins

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Question 17

The &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. were trained in war fare.&#10;A)sudras&#10;B)brahmins&#10;C)vyshyas&#10;D)kshatriyas

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Question 18

The &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;were engaged in trade and agriculture.&#10;A)vyshyas&#10;B)brahmins&#10;C)kshatriyas&#10;D)sudras

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Question 19

The &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. formed the lowest section of the Varna society.&#10;A)shudras&#10;B)brahmins&#10;C)kshatriyas&#10;D)vyshyas

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Question 20

'Janapatha' derived from&#10;A)gana&#10;B)kula&#10;C)janaka&#10;D)jana

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Question 21

By the &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. Century B.C. the use of iron had become widespread in India&#10;A)first&#10;B)second&#10;C)fourth&#10;D)sixth

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Question 22

When did Mahajanapadas were flourishing in North India.&#10;A)buddha period&#10;B)gupta period&#10;C)vedic period&#10;D)maurya period

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Question 23

Magadha came into prominence under the leadership of&#10;A)rama&#10;B)harsha&#10;C)bimbisara&#10;D)samudra gupta

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Question 24

Ajatasatru was succeeded by his son&#10;A)udayan&#10;B)bimbisaran&#10;C)harshan&#10;D)bindusaran

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Question 25

The &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. Ware culture is identified by its distinctive pottery.&#10;A)nbp&#10;B)pgw&#10;C)npf&#10;D)nrp

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Deck 4: Vedic Society and Culture