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Unraveling the Mysteries of Vedic Civilization: A Comprehensive Quiz

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Which river is considered the most sacred in the Vedic civilization?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Saraswati

  4. Narmada


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Saraswati River is considered the most sacred in the Vedic civilization and is mentioned in many Vedic texts.

What is the name of the oldest known Vedic text?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Yajurveda

  3. Samaveda

  4. Atharvaveda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rigveda is the oldest known Vedic text and is a collection of hymns and prayers.

Which of the following is not a major god in the Vedic pantheon?

  1. Indra

  2. Varuna

  3. Agni

  4. Shiva


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shiva is not a major god in the Vedic pantheon, but he is one of the most important gods in Hinduism.

What is the name of the social system that existed in the Vedic civilization?

  1. Caste system

  2. Varna system

  3. Jati system

  4. Gotra system


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Varna system is the social system that existed in the Vedic civilization and divided society into four classes: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.

What is the name of the ritual sacrifice that was performed in the Vedic civilization?

  1. Yajna

  2. Homa

  3. Puja

  4. Aarti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yajna is the name of the ritual sacrifice that was performed in the Vedic civilization and was used to offer oblations to the gods.

Which of the following is not a type of Vedic literature?

  1. Samhitas

  2. Brahmanas

  3. Aranyakas

  4. Upanishads


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Upanishads are not a type of Vedic literature, but they are a part of the later Vedic texts.

What is the name of the language that was spoken in the Vedic civilization?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Pali

  4. Apabhramsa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanskrit is the name of the language that was spoken in the Vedic civilization and is the oldest known Indo-Aryan language.

Which of the following is not a major city of the Vedic civilization?

  1. Harappa

  2. Mohenjo-daro

  3. Indraprastha

  4. Hastinapura


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indraprastha is not a major city of the Vedic civilization, but it is a city that is mentioned in the Mahabharata.

What is the name of the battle that is described in the Mahabharata?

  1. Battle of Kurukshetra

  2. Battle of Panipat

  3. Battle of Plassey

  4. Battle of Buxar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Kurukshetra is the battle that is described in the Mahabharata and is one of the most important battles in Indian history.

Which of the following is not a major character in the Mahabharata?

  1. Krishna

  2. Arjuna

  3. Karna

  4. Rama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rama is not a major character in the Mahabharata, but he is one of the most important characters in the Ramayana.

What is the name of the god who is associated with the sun in the Vedic civilization?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Agni

  4. Varuna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surya is the name of the god who is associated with the sun in the Vedic civilization.

Which of the following is not a major river in the Vedic civilization?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Saraswati

  4. Narmada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Narmada is not a major river in the Vedic civilization, but it is one of the major rivers in India.

What is the name of the god who is associated with fire in the Vedic civilization?

  1. Agni

  2. Varuna

  3. Indra

  4. Surya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agni is the name of the god who is associated with fire in the Vedic civilization.

Which of the following is not a major god in the Vedic pantheon?

  1. Indra

  2. Varuna

  3. Agni

  4. Brahma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahma is not a major god in the Vedic pantheon, but he is one of the most important gods in Hinduism.

What is the name of the god who is associated with the wind in the Vedic civilization?

  1. Vayu

  2. Varuna

  3. Indra

  4. Surya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vayu is the name of the god who is associated with the wind in the Vedic civilization.

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