Veidic Period MCQs - Early & Later Vedic Period

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Rigveda 🔹 The **Rigveda** is the oldest and most important text of the Early Vedic Period, composed around **1500 BCE**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** A) Early Vedic Period 🔹 The **Varna system** started evolving during the Early Vedic Period based on occupations.

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Rajan 🔹 The **Rajan** was the tribal chief who led the tribe during the Early Vedic Period.

✅ **Correct Answer:** A) Sabha 🔹 The **Sabha** was a council of elders that advised the **Rajan** in tribal matters.

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Pastoralism 🔹 The Early Vedic people were primarily **pastoralists**, depending on cattle rearing for their livelihood.

✅ **Correct Answer:** D) Sindhu 🔹 The **Sindhu River (Indus)** is mentioned the most in the Rigveda, followed by the Saraswati River.

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Kuru 🔹 The **Kuru Kingdom** (modern Haryana and Delhi) became politically significant during the Later Vedic Period.

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Iron 🔹 The use of **iron tools** in agriculture and warfare increased during the Later Vedic Period.

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Vaishyas 🔹 The **Vaishyas** were responsible for trade, commerce, and agriculture in the Vedic society.

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Coronation Ceremony 🔹 The **Rajasuya** was a grand **coronation ceremony** performed by the king to establish his authority and power.

✅ **Correct Answer:** A) Cattle Raid 🔹 The term **Gavisti** in the Rigveda refers to the practice of **cattle raiding**, which was common among tribes.

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Saraswati 🔹 The river **Saraswati** is called **Naditama** or the "best river" in the Rigveda.

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) To establish political supremacy 🔹 The **Ashvamedha Yajna** was performed by kings to assert their dominance and political supremacy over neighboring territories.

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Brahma marriage 🔹 The **Brahma marriage** was considered the most sacred form of marriage, where the father gives away his daughter to a knowledgeable groom.

✅ **Correct Answer:** A) Janapada 🔹 The concept of **Janapadas** (small territorial states) emerged during the **Later Vedic Period**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** A) Family lineage 🔹 The term **Gotra** referred to a **clan or family lineage** and was significant in defining marriage and inheritance rights.

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Coronation of a king 🔹 The **Ratnahavimshi** ceremony was a significant ritual performed during the **coronation of a king** to establish his authority.

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Iron 🔹 The use of **iron tools** for agriculture, warfare, and construction increased significantly during the **Later Vedic Period**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** A) Creation of the Universe 🔹 The **Purusha Sukta** is a hymn in the **Rigveda** that explains the creation of the universe from the body of **Purusha** (cosmic man).

✅ **Correct Answer:** D) Pushan 🔹 **Pushan** was the Vedic deity associated with cattle, pastures, and roads, symbolizing **prosperity** and **protection**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** A) Family lineage 🔹 The term **Gotra** referred to a **clan or family lineage** and was significant in defining marriage and inheritance rights.

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Coronation of a king 🔹 The **Ratnahavimshi** ceremony was a significant ritual performed during the **coronation of a king** to establish his authority.

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Iron 🔹 The use of **iron tools** for agriculture, warfare, and construction increased significantly during the **Later Vedic Period**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** A) Creation of the Universe 🔹 The **Purusha Sukta** is a hymn in the **Rigveda** that explains the creation of the universe from the body of **Purusha** (cosmic man).

✅ **Correct Answer:** D) Pushan 🔹 **Pushan** was the Vedic deity associated with cattle, pastures, and roads, symbolizing **prosperity** and **protection**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Cow 🔹 The **cow** was considered sacred in the Vedic period and was often associated with **prosperity** and **wealth**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) A plant used for making a ritual drink 🔹 **Soma** was a plant whose extract was used in religious ceremonies as a sacred drink offered to the gods.

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Occupation 🔹 In the **Early Vedic period**, the Varna system was based on **occupation**, but in the **Later Vedic period**, it became rigid and was determined by **birth**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Governance 🔹 **Sabha** and **Samiti** were early democratic institutions that handled matters of **governance** and social order.

✅ **Correct Answer:** D) Vishnu 🔹 **Indra**, **Agni**, and **Varuna** were prominent deities in the Rigvedic period, but **Vishnu** gained prominence in the **Later Vedic period**.