Vedic Age

101. In the early Rigvedic period, what was considered to be the most valuable property? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) (Re. Exam) 2015]

(a) Land
(b) Cow
(c) Women
(d) Water

Correct Answer: (b) Cow

Solution:Cattle breeding was the most important economic activity of the Rigvedic people. Prayers were offered to increase the number of cattle. It was a medium of exchange. A cow is considered as a deity in some Suktas of Rig Veda.

102. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

List-I	List-II
A. Indus Valley Civilization	1. Pastoral
B. Later Vedic society	2. Land Lordism
C. Rigvedic Society	3. Agrarian
D. Medieval Period	4. Urban

Codes :

	A	B	C	D
(a)	4	2	3	1
(b)	2	1	4	3
(c)	3	4	1	2
(d)	4	3	1	2

Correct Answer: (d)

Solution:The correctly matched list is as follows :

List-I	List-II
Indus Valley Civilization	Urban
Later Vedic Society	Agrarian
Rigvedic Society	Pastoral
Medieval Period	Land Lordism

103. In the context of ancient Indian society which one of the following terms does not belong to the category of the other three? [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996]

(a) Kula
(b) Vansha
(c) Kosa
(d) Gotra

Correct Answer: (c) Kosa

Solution:In the context of ancient Indian society, Vansha, Gotra and Kula are the words associated with the family system, but the word Kosa is related to the treasury.

104. What is the total number of Sanskaras? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

(a) 10
(b) 12
(c) 15
(d) 16

Correct Answer: (d) 16

Solution:There are total of sixteen Sanskars that have been described. Three are performed before birth, twelve during life and one after death. It seems that Upnayan Sanskrar is the most important and commonly performed, besides, of course, the wedding ceremony and ritual after death.

105. The teacher who taught 'Ved-Vedanga' for livelihood, was called - [Uttarakhand U.D.A./LDA (Mains) 2007]

(a) Acharya
(b) Adhvaryu
(c) Upadhyaya
(d) Purohita

Correct Answer: (c) Upadhyaya

Solution:Upadhyaya was the one who adopted teaching as a profession to earn his livelihood and taught only a portion of Veda or Vedangas.