SSC CGL History – The Vedic Age – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint

← Back

SSC CGL History – The Vedic Age – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint – 15 questions, subject: History & Culture of India. 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.

Get daily current affairs & exam alerts – follow us YouTube WhatsApp Channel Telegram Channel Facebook Page Instagram
Share with friends & study groups
Link to this page from your website / blog (HTML code)
1.  
Match the followingMatch the Rigvedic name with the modern river:
P. Vitasta Q. Asikni R. Vipas S. Shutudri
1. Jhelum 2. Sutlej 3. Chenab 4. Beas

Correct Answer: C [P-1, Q-3, R-4, S-2]

Explanation:

Vitasta – Jhelum; Asikni – Chenab; Vipas – Beas; Shutudri – Sutlej.

2.  
Match the followingMatch the Veda with its content:
P. Rigveda Q. Samaveda R. Yajurveda S. Atharvaveda
1. melodies 2. sacrificial formulas 3. charms and spells 4. hymns of praise

Correct Answer: B [P-4, Q-1, R-2, S-3]

Explanation:

Rigveda – hymns of praise; Samaveda – melodies; Yajurveda – sacrificial formulas; Atharvaveda – charms and spells.

3.  
Chronological orderArrange the layers of a Veda in the order of composition:
1. Aranyaka
2. Samhita
3. Upanishad
4. Brahmana

Correct Answer: D [2, 4, 1, 3]

Explanation:

Samhita (1st) → Brahmana (2nd) → Aranyaka (3rd) → Upanishad (4th)

4.  
The Atharvaveda calls the sabha and the samiti the two daughters of:

Correct Answer: A [Prajapati]

Explanation:

Sabha and samiti – 'two daughters of Prajapati' (Atharvaveda).

5.  
Odd one outFind the odd one out (by period): Prajapati, Rajasuya, Painted Grey Ware, Vidatha

Correct Answer: D [Vidatha]

Explanation:

Vidatha is an Early Vedic assembly; the other three are Later Vedic flag words.

6.  
Statement-basedWhich of the following statements are correct?
I. Two Rigvedic hymns already describe the horse sacrifice (Ashvamedha).
II. In the Rigveda the word gotra is used in the sense of 'cow-pen'.
III. Iron is called krishna ayas in the Rigveda.

Correct Answer: B [I and II only]

Explanation:

I ✓. II ✓. III ✗. Krishna ayas (iron) belongs to the Later Vedic texts.

7.  
By tradition (the Muktika list), how many Upanishads are there?

Correct Answer: C [108]

Explanation:

108 Upanishads by tradition; about a dozen are the principal ones.

8.  
Assertion–Reason
A: Later Vedic kings performed costly sacrifices such as the Rajasuya.
R: The Rigveda is divided into ten mandalas.

Correct Answer: A [Both A and R are true but R does not explain A]

Explanation:

Both are true, but the number of mandalas has nothing to do with royal sacrifices.

9.  
Trick Spotter'Iron axes were used to clear forests in the doab.' Fastest way to fix the period?

Correct Answer: A [Spot a Later Vedic flag word (iron, doab)]

Explanation:

Flag words iron and doab mark the Later Vedic age at once.

10.  
The Later Vedic official 'sangrihitri' was the:

Correct Answer: D [treasurer]

Explanation:

Sangrihitri – treasurer; bhagadugha – tax collector; gramani – village head; senani – army chief.

11.  
Reverse question'Kuru' and 'Panchala' were the leading kingdoms of:

Correct Answer: C [the Later Vedic age]

Explanation:

Kuru–Panchala in the Ganga–Yamuna doab – Later Vedic (c.

12.  
The capital of the Kuru kingdom was:

Correct Answer: B [Hastinapur]

Explanation:

Kuru – Hastinapur, in the upper Ganga–Yamuna doab.

13.  
Gargi and Maitreyi are mentioned in the:

Correct Answer: B [Brihadaranyaka Upanishad]

Explanation:

They debate philosophy in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad.

14.  
Spot My Mistake'Satyameva Jayate is from the Katha Upanishad, which also tells the story of Nachiketa.' What is wrong?

Correct Answer: A [the source of Satyameva Jayate]

Explanation:

Satyameva Jayate – Mundaka Upanishad; Nachiketa – Katha Upanishad.

15.  
The pottery associated with Later Vedic settlements in the doab is:

Correct Answer: C [Painted Grey Ware]

Explanation:

Painted Grey Ware (PGW) – Later Vedic settlements, c.

➤ Full notes, shortcuts and every answer explained – SSC CGL 2026 History & Culture of India book (₹149): www.shanmugamiasacademy.in/study-materials/ssc-cgl-history-culture-of-india

📘 இந்திய வரலாறு — முந்தைய ஆண்டு வினா – விடை – விளக்கம் (2020 – 2026)
Here you get the answer with a one-line explanation. 426 வினாக்கள் தமிழ் + ஆங்கிலத்தில் · சரிபார்க்கப்பட்ட விடை + விளக்கம் · 137 அட்டவணைகள் & குறிப்புகள் · 20 அலகுகள் (25 பகுதிகள்) · 2020 – 2026 TNPSC தேர்வுகள்
Get the book – ₹149 ₹299 →
Score: 0 Answered: 0 / 0