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13581
Which of the following was the basic unit of Vedic society?
A. Jana
B. Vidatha
C. Kula (Family)
D. Grama
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The Kula (family or clan) was the fundamental social unit, headed by the Kulapa or Grihapati (eldest male).
13582
The Later Vedic period is generally dated between:
A. 2500 BC - 1500 BC
B. 1500 BC - 1000 BC
C. 1000 BC - 600 BC
D. 600 BC - 200 BC
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The Early Vedic (Rigvedic) period is roughly 1500–1000 BC, while the Later Vedic period, characterized by the use of iron and settlement in the Gangetic plain, is 1000–600 BC.
13583
Which metal was first used by the Vedic people?
A. Silver
B. Gold
C. Iron
D. Copper
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Copper (Ayas) was the first metal used by the Vedic people. Iron (Shyama Ayas or Krishna Ayas) was introduced in the Later Vedic period.
13584
The tax collected by the King in the Vedic period was called:
A. Kara
B. Bali
C. Varman
D. Vidatha
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'Bali' was originally a voluntary offering or tribute given to the Rajan by the people, which later evolved into a mandatory tax.
13585
Which ancient Indian physician is often associated with the Vedic period or early Ayurveda?
A. Charaka
B. Sushruta
C. Dhanvantari
D. Patanjali
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Dhanvantari is regarded as the physician of the gods and the 'God of Medicine' in Ayurveda tradition, with roots tracing back to Vedic mythology.
13586
The 'Yajurveda' is divided into which two parts?
A. Aranyaka and Upanishad
B. Krishna and Shukla
C. Rig and Sama
D. Sabha and Samiti
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The Yajurveda is divided into the Krishna Yajurveda (Black) and Shukla Yajurveda (White). The former contains prose and verse mixed, while the latter contains only verse.
13587
Which Veda is a collection of melodies and chants?
A. Rigveda
B. Samaveda
C. Yajurveda
D. Atharvaveda
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The Samaveda (Veda of Melodies) consists mainly of verses from the Rigveda set to music for chanting during sacrifices.
13588
In the Rigvedic period, the term 'Aghanya' referred to:
A. Priest
B. Cow
C. Women
D. King
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'Aghanya' means 'not to be killed'. This term was used for the cow, highlighting its economic importance and sacred status in Vedic society.
13589
The concept of 'Satyameva Jayate' (Truth Alone Triumphs) is taken from which Upanishad?
A. Mundaka Upanishad
B. Katha Upanishad
C. Chandogya Upanishad
D. Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
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The national motto of India, 'Satyameva Jayate', originates from the Mundaka Upanishad.
13590
Which of the following terms was used for the 'King' or 'Tribal Chief' in the Vedic period?
A. Jana
B. Rajan
C. Vishpati
D. Gramini
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The tribal chief who led the Jana (tribe) was known as the 'Rajan'. His primary duty was the protection of the tribe and cattle.
