I. The Vedanta, or Uttara Mimamsa, school concentrates on the philosophical teachings of the Upanishads (mystic or spiritual contemplations within the Vedas), rather than the Brahmanas (instructions for ritual and sacrifice).
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
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The Vedic economy was based on
A. trade and commerce
B. crafts and industries
C. agriculture and cattle rearing
D. all the above
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The word 'Veda' means
A. Knowledge
B. Wisdom
C. Skill
D. Power
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The Aryans succeeded in their conflicts with the pre-Aryans because
A. They used elephants on a large scale
B. They were taller and stronger
C. They were from an advanced urban culture
D. They used chariots driven by horses
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The most important text of vedic mathematics is
A. Satapatha Brahman
B. Atharva Veda
C. Sulva Sutras
D. Chhandogya Upanishad
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The god whose worship had not gained ground in the Rigvedic period was
A. Marut
B. Lord Shiva
C. Agni
D. Indra
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The term 'Upanishad' Literally implies
A. Knowledge
B. Wisdom
C. Sitting near
D. Recitation
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The chief impact of vedic culture on Indian history has been
A. The growth of Sanskrit
B. The rise of an other-worldly outlook
C. The progress of philosophy
D. The consolidation of the caste system
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The institution of varna appeared in the
A. Rigvedic period
B. Later vedic period
C. Period of the Manava Dharm Shastra
D. Period of consolidation of text of the Mahabharata
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Aryabhatta and Varahamihira lived during the
A. Maurya Period
B. Gupta Period
C. Nanda Period
D. Sunga Period
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Which sage or scholar had recast the original single Veda into four distinct Vedas?
A. Patanjali
B. Kapila
C. Vyasa
D. Shankaracharya
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Two most important acts and rituals associated with the Vedic marriage system was/were
A. Pani-Grahana
B. Sapta-Padi
C. Marriage Vows
D. Both A and B above
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The salient feature of the Rig Vedic religion was worship of
A. Nature
B. Pasupati
C. Trimurti
D. Mother Goddess
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Which of the following Vedas was compiled first?
A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
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The caste system of India was created for
A. Immobility of labour
B. Recognization of the dignity of labour
C. Economic uplift
D. Occupational division of labour
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Which of the following Vedas provides information about the civilization of the Early Vedic Age?
A. Rig-veda
B. Yajur-veda
C. Atharva-veda
D. Sarna-veda
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