11. Vishvamitra, Atri, Gritsamada, Vasishtha, and Bharadvaja are associated with the Rig Vedic age. They were seer poets who composed hymns in the Rigveda. 1. Rig Veda 2. Sama Veda 3. Yajur Veda 4. Aranyaka Select the correct option from the codes given below:
- Only 1 & 2
- Only 2 & 3
- Only 1, 2 & 3
- 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: Only 1, 2 & 3
The Rigveda is one of the four Vedas, the primary sacred scriptures of Hinduism. The other three Vedas are the Sama Veda, Yajur Veda, and Atharva Veda. Additionally, there are Aranyakas and Upanishads, which are considered part of Vedic literature but not standalone Vedas.
12. Which of the following are the recensions (Shakhas) of the Sama Veda?
- Kauthuma
- Jaiminiya (Talavakara)
- Ranayaniya
- All of the above
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Correct Answer: All of the above
Different recensions or Shakhas of the Sama Veda include Kauthuma, Jaiminiya (Talavakara), and Ranayaniya, reflecting regional variations in the text.
13. Which Veda contains the Kathaka, Maitrayani, Taittiriya, and Kapishthala recensions?
- Shukla Yajur Veda
- White Yajur Veda
- Vajasaneya
- Black Yajur Veda
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Correct Answer: White Yajur Veda
The Kathaka, Maitrayani, Taittiriya, and Kapishthala recensions are contained in the White Yajur Veda.
14. Who wrote sanskrit Grammar?
- Kalidasa
- Aryabhatta
- Panini
- Charaka
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Correct Answer: Panini
Panini is credited with writing Sanskrit Grammar, a seminal work in the field of linguistics that laid the foundation for the grammatical structure of the Sanskrit language.
15. What is the Upveda of the Yajur Veda?
- Ayurveda
- Dhanuraveda
- Gandhraveda
- Shilpaveda
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Correct Answer: Dhanuraveda
The Upveda of the Yajur Veda is called the Dhanuraveda, which contains a collection of short magic spells used by certain priests during sacrifices to enhance the effectiveness of the rituals.
16. Which of the following authors wrote Futuh-al-Salatin?
- Muhammad Bihamad Khani
- Alberuni
- Yahya ibn Ahmad Sihrindi
- Khwaja Abu Malik Isami
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Correct Answer: Khwaja Abu Malik Isami
“Futuh-al-Salatin” is authored by Khwaja Abu Malik Isami and is an extensive historical account of the Delhi Sultanate, covering the history of Muslim rule in India until 1349-50.
17. Which river finds no mention in the Rigveda?
- Sindhu
- Saraswati
- Yamuna
- Periyar
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Correct Answer: Periyar
Periyar does not find any mention in the Rigveda, as it predates his time. Periyar, also known as E.V. Ramasamy, was a social reformer and politician in South India who lived in the 20th century.
18. Srimad Bhagwad Gita was originally written in which language?
- Sanskrit
- Prakrit
- Pali
- Hindi
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Correct Answer: Sanskrit
The Srimad Bhagwad Gita was originally written in Sanskrit and is a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the Indian epic Mahabharata. It contains a conversation between Prince Arjuna and the god Krishna.
19. Which of the following is a collection of magic spells and charms to ward off evil spirits and diseases?
- Rig Veda
- Sama Veda
- Yajur Veda
- Atharva Veda
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Correct Answer: Atharva Veda
The Atharva Veda is distinct from the other Vedas and is considered a non-Aryan work, with a focus on magic spells and charms used to ward off evil spirits and diseases.
20. How many kandas or books does the Atharva Veda have?
- 15
- 17
- 19
- 20
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Correct Answer: 20
The Atharva Veda is divided into 20 kandas or books, collectively containing 711 hymns that deal with various aspects of life, including healing, protection, and daily concerns.
