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Yajurveda: Formulas for Sacrifices

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What is the primary purpose of the Yajurveda?

  1. To provide formulas for performing sacrifices

  2. To narrate the stories of ancient gods and goddesses

  3. To teach moral and ethical principles

  4. To describe the creation of the universe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Yajurveda is a collection of hymns and formulas used by priests during Vedic sacrifices. It is one of the four Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism.

Which of the following is NOT a type of sacrifice mentioned in the Yajurveda?

  1. Soma sacrifice

  2. Horse sacrifice

  3. Human sacrifice

  4. Fire sacrifice


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Human sacrifice is not mentioned in the Yajurveda. The other three types of sacrifices are all described in detail.

What is the name of the deity who is the primary recipient of offerings in the Yajurveda?

  1. Indra

  2. Agni

  3. Varuna

  4. Soma


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Agni, the god of fire, is the primary recipient of offerings in the Yajurveda. He is often invoked to carry offerings to the other gods.

Which of the following is NOT a type of priest mentioned in the Yajurveda?

  1. Adhvaryu

  2. Hotri

  3. Brahman

  4. Udgatar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahman is not a type of priest mentioned in the Yajurveda. The other three types of priests are all involved in performing sacrifices.

What is the name of the Yajurveda samhita that is primarily used in the southern part of India?

  1. Taittiriya Samhita

  2. Vajasaneyi Samhita

  3. Kathaka Samhita

  4. Maitrayani Samhita


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Vajasaneyi Samhita is the Yajurveda samhita that is primarily used in the southern part of India. It is also known as the White Yajurveda.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Yajurveda commentary?

  1. Shatapatha Brahmana

  2. Taittiriya Brahmana

  3. Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

  4. Aitareya Brahmana


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad is not a type of Yajurveda commentary. The other three texts are all commentaries on the Yajurveda.

What is the name of the Yajurveda samhita that is primarily used in the northern part of India?

  1. Taittiriya Samhita

  2. Vajasaneyi Samhita

  3. Kathaka Samhita

  4. Maitrayani Samhita


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Taittiriya Samhita is the Yajurveda samhita that is primarily used in the northern part of India. It is also known as the Black Yajurveda.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Yajurveda school?

  1. Taittiriya

  2. Vajasaneyi

  3. Kathaka

  4. Maitrayani


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Maitrayani school is not a type of Yajurveda school. The other three schools are all major schools of the Yajurveda.

What is the name of the Yajurveda samhita that is primarily used in the eastern part of India?

  1. Taittiriya Samhita

  2. Vajasaneyi Samhita

  3. Kathaka Samhita

  4. Maitrayani Samhita


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Kathaka Samhita is the Yajurveda samhita that is primarily used in the eastern part of India.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Yajurveda ritual?

  1. Agnihotra

  2. Darshapurnamasa

  3. Soma sacrifice

  4. Ashvamedha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ashvamedha is not a type of Yajurveda ritual. The other three rituals are all described in detail in the Yajurveda.

What is the name of the Yajurveda samhita that is primarily used in the western part of India?

  1. Taittiriya Samhita

  2. Vajasaneyi Samhita

  3. Kathaka Samhita

  4. Maitrayani Samhita


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Maitrayani Samhita is the Yajurveda samhita that is primarily used in the western part of India.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Yajurveda mantra?

  1. Rik

  2. Yajus

  3. Sama

  4. Atharva


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Atharva is not a type of Yajurveda mantra. The other three types of mantras are all found in the Yajurveda.

What is the name of the Yajurveda samhita that is primarily used in the central part of India?

  1. Taittiriya Samhita

  2. Vajasaneyi Samhita

  3. Kathaka Samhita

  4. Maitrayani Samhita


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Maitrayani Samhita is the Yajurveda samhita that is primarily used in the central part of India.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Yajurveda priest?

  1. Adhvaryu

  2. Hotri

  3. Brahman

  4. Udgatar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahman is not a type of Yajurveda priest. The other three types of priests are all involved in performing sacrifices.

What is the name of the Yajurveda samhita that is primarily used in the northeastern part of India?

  1. Taittiriya Samhita

  2. Vajasaneyi Samhita

  3. Kathaka Samhita

  4. Maitrayani Samhita


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Maitrayani Samhita is the Yajurveda samhita that is primarily used in the northeastern part of India.

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