Welcome to our Vedic Age MCQs page! The Vedic Age was a time of advanced urban planning and rich culture, centered in what is now Pakistan and northwest India. This era is also crucial as it laid the foundation for Hinduism, one of the world’s oldest religions, which developed from the Vedic texts and traditions of the time.

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Question 1 (UPSC Prelims 2014):

The word 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed the base plate of the emblem of India is taken from:

Question 2 (UPSC Prelims 2012):
Which of the following Vedic texts is referred to as the 'Book of Sacrifices'?

Question 3 (UPSC Prelims 2003):
Which one of the following contains the Gayatri Mantra?

Question 4: Select the correct statement(s).
Statement 1: The Yajurveda is primarily concerned with rituals and sacrificial rites.
Statement 2: The Samaveda consists mainly of hymns intended to be sung during rituals.

Question 5: Select the correct statement(s)
Statement 1: The Atharvaveda contains hymns that are used primarily for rituals and ceremonies.
Statement 2: The Atharvaveda also includes spells, charms, and magical formulas for everyday problems.

Question 6:
Statement 1: The Upanishads are often considered the culmination of Vedic thought and focus on philosophical issues.
Statement 2: The Brahmanas are primarily concerned with the philosophical and metaphysical aspects of rituals.
Which of the following is correct?

Question 7:
Statement 1: The Rigveda is composed of hymns and praises dedicated to various deities.
Statement 2: The Samaveda includes hymns that are chanted during the rituals described in the Rigveda.
Which of the following is correct?

Question 8:
Statement 1: The Yajurveda includes instructions for performing rituals and sacrifices.
Statement 2: The Yajurveda is also known for its hymns that are chanted during sacrifices.
Which of the following is correct?

Question 9:
Statement 1: The Aranyakas are texts associated with the forest-dwelling stages of life.
Statement 2: The Aranyakas are known for their detailed rituals and ceremonies.
Which of the following is correct?

Question 10:
Statement 1: The Upanishads often explore the concept of 'Atman' and 'Brahman' as central themes.
Statement 2: The Upanishads are primarily concerned with sacrificial rituals and ceremonies.
Which of the following is correct?

Question 11:
Statement 1: The Rigveda is the oldest Vedic text and contains hymns to various deities.
Statement 2: The Samaveda is focused on the musical aspects of Vedic rituals.
Statement 3: The Atharvaveda includes only philosophical discourses.
Which of the following is correct?

Question 12:
Statement 1: The Rigveda consists of hymns addressed to various deities and natural forces.
Statement 2: The Yajurveda includes both mantras and detailed rituals for sacrifices.
Statement 3: The Brahmanas include philosophical and speculative content.
Which of the following is correct?

Question 13:
Statement 1: The Upanishads represent the concluding part of Vedic literature and focus on philosophical insights.
Statement 2: The Samaveda is primarily a liturgical text that deals with hymns used in rituals.
Statement 3: The Aranyakas primarily provide guidance on social conduct and ethics.
Which of the following is correct?

Question 14:
Statement 1: The Upanishads are composed in prose and verse and are primarily concerned with spiritual knowledge.
Statement 2: The Brahmanas provide ritualistic and ceremonial instructions related to the Vedic rites.
Statement 3: The Samaveda consists mainly of hymns and chants used during rituals.
Statement 4: The Rigveda is the oldest of the Vedic texts and consists of hymns dedicated to various deities.
Which of the following is correct?

Question 15:
Statement 1: The Vedic texts are categorized into four main types: Samhitas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, and Upanishads.
Statement 2: The Brahmanas provide detailed instructions on rituals and ceremonies, as well as their significance.
Statement 3: The Aranyakas are mainly concerned with social laws and codes of conduct.
Statement 4: The Upanishads address spiritual and philosophical questions about the nature of reality and the self.
Which of the following is correct?