Indian History PYQ – Vedic Period

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Indian History PYQ – Vedic Period – 6 questions, subject: History. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
GROUP 1 – 2022
Choose the right matches among the type
  1. Vedantins – Brahma
  1. Naiyayikas – Arhat
  1. Jaina – Creator
  1. Mimansaks – Karma

Correct Answer: A [1 and 4 are correct]

Explanation:

By the traditional verse, Vedantins revere Brahman and Mimamsakas Karma, while Naiyayikas credit a creator and Jainas the Arhat.

2.  
GROUP 2 & 2A – 2024
Which of the Vedic Gods is described as the "Destroyer of cities"?

Correct Answer: B [Indra]

Explanation:

Indra is called Purandara, destroyer of forts or cities, in the Rigveda, where he is the chief god of thunder, rain and war.

3.  
GROUP 1 – 2024
Choose the right matches among the following:
(1) Vedanta – Fountain Head of Indian philosophy
(2) Brahmanas – Musical Hymns
(3) Rigveda – Gayatri mantra
(4) Puranas – Upanishad

Correct Answer: D [(1) and (3) are correct]

Explanation:

Vedanta is the fountainhead of Indian philosophy and the Gayatri mantra is in the Rigveda, while Brahmanas are ritual prose and Upanishads are not Puranas.

4.  
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (NON IV POST) – 2025
(i) Shambhu is another title of this god.
(ii) Vedic god Rudra is identified with him.
Which god is described in the above statements?

Correct Answer: C [Shiva]

Explanation:

Shambhu is a name of Shiva, and the Vedic god Rudra came to be identified with Shiva.

5.  
GROUP 1 – 2026
Choose the right matches:
(1) Arctic Home of the Aryans – Balagangathara Thilagar
(2) Divine Right Theory – B.V. Kane [TNPSC வினாத்தாளில் உள்ளபடி; சரியானது: P.V. Kane]
(3) Harivamsa – Kiratas
(4) Gana – Republic

Correct Answer: B [(1) and (4) are correct]

Explanation:

Tilak held in The Arctic Home in the Vedas that the Aryan homeland was the Arctic, and gana meant a republic (gana-sangha).

6.  
GROUP 1B & 1C – 2024
The head ornament worn by ancient Indian bride was

Correct Answer: B [Kurira]

Explanation:

The head ornament of the Vedic bride was the kurira, while niska and rukma were neck and chest ornaments.

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