Vedic Age

Total Questions: 105

71. The largest hymns of Rigveda is dedicated to which Vedic God? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (b) Indra
Note:

In the Rig Veda, a maximum number of hymns are devoted to the God 'Indra'. He was the Storm-God and referred to as the Sky-God and the God of War. The Vedas describe Indra as the God who wields the thunderbolt.

72. The largest number of the Hymns in Rig Veda belongs to- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

Correct Answer: (a) Agni
Note:

The largest number of hymns in Rigveda belongs to god Indra. But in the present question, in the absence of Indra we choose Agni (Second largest).

73. Study the following statements about the Vedic God Indra and select the correct answer from the codes given below: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

1. Was the God thunder.
2. Punished the sinners.
3. Was the guardian of the moral order.
4. Was the God of rain.
Codes:

Correct Answer: (d) 1 and 4 are correct.
Note:

In Vedas, Indra is the King and the Dev of Svarga (Heaven). He is the God of heaven, lightning, thunder and rains. Guardian of the Moral order (Rit) was lord Varuna. Some hymns, are prayers to God Indra for punishing the sinners, but in the absence of option 1, 2 and 4 we choose 1 and 4.

74. Who among the following was the most popular God of the early Vedic Aryans ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

Correct Answer: (d) Indra
Note:

In Vedas, Indra is the King and the Dev of Svarga (Heaven). He is the God of heaven, lightning, thunder and rains. Guardian of the Moral order (Rit) was lord Varuna. Some hymns, are prayers to God Indra for punishing the sinners, but in the absence of option 1, 2 and 4 we choose 1 and 4.

75. Who of the following Gods was considered as War-God in the Vedic literature? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (b) Indra
Note:

In Vedas, Indra is the King and the Dev of Svarga (Heaven). He is the God of heaven, lightning, thunder and rains. Guardian of the Moral order (Rit) was lord Varuna. Some hymns, are prayers to God Indra for punishing the sinners, but in the absence of option 1, 2 and 4 we choose 1 and 4.

76. 800 B.C. to 600 B.C. is related to which era? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]

Correct Answer: (a) Brahmin era
Note:

800 B.C. to 600 B.C. is related to Brahmana era. Often period during seventh century B.C. or sixth century B.C. to third century B.C. is called as Sutra Period.

77. Gayatri Mantra is found in which book? [39ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1994]

Correct Answer: (c) Rig Veda
Note:

The Gayatri Mantra was first written in Sanskrit in the Rig Veda by the Brahmarshi Vishwamitra. Its meaning is "May the Almighty God illuminate our intellect to lead us along the righteous path."

78. The 'Mantra' famous with the name of 'Gayatri Mantra' found in which of the following scriptures - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (c) Rig Veda
Note:

The Gayatri Mantra was first written in Sanskrit in the Rig Veda by the Brahmarshi Vishwamitra. Its meaning is "May the Almighty God illuminate our intellect to lead us along the righteous path."

79. Who composed the Gayatri Mantra ? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (b) Vishwamitra
Note:

The Gayatri Mantra was first written in Sanskrit in the Rig Veda by the Brahmarshi Vishwamitra. Its meaning is "May the Almighty God illuminate our intellect to lead us along the righteous path."

80. Sarga, Pratisarga, Vansa, Manvantara Vanshanucha-rita are the indicators of [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) (Re. Exam) 2015]

Correct Answer: (b) Puranas
Note:

Puranas have five characteristics like Sarga, Pratisarga, Vansa, Manvantara and Vanshanucharita. Among these, Sarga and Pratisarga are the natural creation and renovation (cosmogony). Vansa means the history of Sage and God. Manvantara is meant for the period of different Manus and Vanshanucharit means Genealogy of kings.