4.what books and burrials tells us

Question 1

the only source of knowlege of cultural condition of vedic age

Answer 1

vedas

Question 2

What is the primary theme of the Rigveda?

Answer 2

Praise of deities, rituals, and nature worship (e.g., Agni, Indra, and Varuna).

Question 2

What is the literal meaning of Rigveda?

Answer 2

Rig (ऋग्): Means hymn or praise.
Veda (वेद): Means knowledge or wisdom
Knowledge of Hymns” or “Wisdom of Verses.”

Question 3

no of vedas

Answer 3

Rigveda – The oldest Veda, focusing on hymns and praises dedicated to various deities.

Samaveda – Contains melodies and chants derived from the Rigveda for ritual purposes.

Yajurveda – Focuses on the formulas and instructions for performing rituals and sacrifices.

Atharvaveda – Includes hymns, spells, and incantations for everyday life and spiritual well-being.

Question 4

What is Mandala in Rigveda?

Answer 4

A: A chapter or book; the Rigveda is divided into 10 Mandalas.

Question 4

Which rivers are mentioned in the Rigveda?

Answer 4

: Saraswati and Sindhu (Indus) rivers.

Question 5

division of rigveda

Answer 5

10 mandal
1028 hymes [suktas]
10462 verses rucha

Question 6

Which Veda is primarily associated with the Hotra?

Answer 6

rigveda

Question 7

hotra

Answer 7

His primary duty was to recite hymns (Riks) from the Rigveda to invoke deities and make offerings.

Question 8

how old rigveda is

Answer 8

3500 ago
1500 bc

Question 9

Who is the most frequently mentioned god in the Rigveda?

Answer 9

Answer: Indra.

Question 10

Which deity in the Rigveda is considered the upholder of Rta (cosmic order)?

Answer 10

Answer: Varuna.

Question 11

Who is considered the goddess of dawn in the Rigveda?

Answer 11

Answer: Ushas.

Question 11

What is Soma in the Rigveda?

Answer 11

Answer: A sacred drink personified as a deity.

Question 12

Which Rigvedic god is invoked as the intermediary between humans and gods?

Answer 12

agni

Question 13

Who is the guardian of waters in the Rigveda?

Answer 13

Answer: Varuna.

Question 14

What is the role of the Maruts in Rigvedic hymns?

Answer 14

Answer: They are storm gods and companions of Indra.

Question 14

Indra
Agni
Varuna
Soma
Ushas

Answer 14

Indra God of rain and war
Agni Fire god and yajna mediator
Varuna Upholder of cosmic order (Rta)
Soma Sacred drink and inspiration
Ushas Goddess of dawn

Question 15

Which language family does Sanskrit belong to?

Answer 15

Indo-European

Question 15

language family

Assamese:
Tamil:
Khasi:
Manipuri:

Answer 15

Assamese: Indo-European
Tamil: Dravidian
Khasi: Austro-Asiatic
Manipuri: Tibeto-Burman

Question 16

Which rivers are personified as goddesses in a Rigvedic hymn involving Sage Vishvamitra?

(a) Ganga and Yamuna
(b) Saraswati and Yamuna
(c) Beas and Sutlej
(d) Indus and Ravi

Answer 16

Answer: (c) Beas and Sutlej

Question 17

Which rivers are named only once in the Rigveda?

Answer 17

Ganga and Yamuna.

Question 18

What were the primary reasons for battles in the Rigvedic period?

(a) Capture of land and water
(b) Control of cattle and horses
(c) To capture people and wealth
(d) All of the above

Answer 18

(d) All of the above

Question 19

In the Rigveda, most wealth from war was used for:

Answer 19

b) Performance of yajnas (sacrifices)

Question 20

What was the primary mode of warfare in the Rigvedic period?

(a) Use of advanced weapons
(b) Chariot warfare
(c) Guerrilla tactics
(d) Naval warfare

Answer 20

(b) Chariot warfare

Question 21

What was the central economic activity of Rigvedic society as mentioned in the hymns?

Answer 21

(b) Agriculture and animal husbandry

Question 22

Which of the following was not a reason for warfare in the Rigvedic period?

(a) To capture cattle
(b) To conquer territory for pasture and crops
(c) To establish trade routes
(d) To acquire water

Answer 22

c) To establish trade routes

Question 23

What were the main reasons for battles in Rigvedic society?

Answer 23

To capture cattle, land, water, and people.

Question 24

What was the role of rajas in the Rigveda?

Answer 24

They were leaders, but lacked capital cities, palaces, and armies.

Question 25

How did rajas in the Rigveda differ from later rajas?

Answer 25

They did not have capital cities, palaces, or armies.

Question 26

What was the primary role of Brahmins in Rigvedic society?

Answer 26

To perform rituals and sacrifices.

Question 27

Which of the following words used in the Rigveda refers to a community or people?

Answer 27

Jana

Question 28

Name some of the ‘vish’ or ‘jana’ mentioned in the Rigveda.

Answer 28

Back: Some of the ‘vish’ or ‘jana’ mentioned are the Puru jana, Bharata jana, and Yadu jana.

Question 29

In the Rigveda, who were referred to as ‘Aryas’?

Answer 29

The people who composed the hymns and performed sacrifices

Question 30

In the Rigveda, the term ‘Dasas’ or ‘Dasyus’ was used to describe which of the following?

Answer 30

The enemies of the Aryas who did not perform sacrifices and spoke different languages

Question 31

Who were primarily considered slaves according to the Rigveda?

Answer 31

Women and men captured in war

Question 32

What is the primary purpose of megaliths in ancient India?

Answer 32

To mark burial sites

Question 33

When did the practice of erecting megaliths begin in India?

Answer 33

3000 years ago

Question 34

In which regions of India were megaliths predominantly found?

A) Only in the Deccan
B) Only in South India
C) In the Deccan, South India, North-east, and Kashmir
D) In the Himalayas and Western India

Answer 34

C) In the Deccan, South India, North-east, and Kashmir

Question 35

What does the term ‘megalith’ literally mean?

Answer 35

Big stones

Question 35

What is a common feature found in megalithic burials?

Answer 35

Black and Red Ware pots

Question 35

What type of tools are commonly found in megalithic burials?

Answer 35

iron

Question 36

What s found with in some megalithic burials?

Answer 36

Horse skeletons and equipment

Question 37

What does the difference in burial objects at Brahmagiri suggest?

Answer 37

A difference in social status

Question 38

At Brahmagiri, what was a significant difference found in the burials?

Answer 38

Some graves had many items, while others had only a few pots

Question 39

Where is the Inamgaon archaeological site located?

Answer 39

Near the Bhima river

Question 40

What was unique about the burial of one man at Inamgaon?

Answer 40

He was buried in a clay jar in the courtyard of a large house

Question 41

What was placed with the dead in Inamgaon burials?

Answer 41

Vessels that probably contained food and water

Question 42

How were the adults generally buried in Inamgaon?

Answer 42

Lying straight with the head towards the north

Question 43

What field of study is Charaka associated with?

Answer 43

Medicine

Question 44

Which of the following grains were found at Inamgaon?

A) Wheat, Barley, Rice, Millets
B) Wheat, Oats, Rye, Corn
C) Rice, Corn, Barley, Sorghum
D) Barley, Oats, Rice, Buckwheat

Answer 44

D) Barley, Oats, Rice, Buckwheat

Question 45

Which of the following animals were found at Inamgaon based on archaeological evidence?

A) Elephant, Rhinoceros, Tiger, Camel
B) Cattle, Buffalo, Goat, Horse
C) Lion, Tiger, Bear, Leopard
D) Dog, Crocodile, Elephant, Pig

Answer 45

B) Cattle, Buffalo, Goat, Horse

Question 46

What does the presence of cut marks on animal bones at Inamgaon indicate?

A) They were used for making tools
B) They were used as food
C) They were used in religious ceremonies
D) They were kept as pets

Answer 46

B) They were used as food

Question 47

Which of the following fruits were collected at Inamgaon?

Answer 47

Ber, Amla, Jamun, Dates