SSC Unique Questions from The Vedic Civilization (ANCIENT HISTORY) for SSC 2023 Exams (CGL, CHSL, GD, CPO SI, MTS) We thought that Indian History began with the coming of the Aryans until the discovery of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappan civilization which has opened our eyes to the fact that it is much older. Aryans came to India and settled for a long and slowly moved to other parts and prepared the hymns known as Veda.
Let’s see some of the SSC Unique questions based on Vedic Civilization. The below-mentioned questions are not enough but they help you to understand the vastness of the topic.
Q.1 Which of the following is known as Vedanta?
Vedang
Brahman
Upanishad
Aranayak
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Answer: Option (3)
Explanation:
Vedanta is one of the six systems of Indian philosophy. The meaning of Vedanta as per Sanskrit is the conclusion of Veda. It applies to the Upanishad.
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Q.2 The collection of Vedic hymns or Mantras are known as ____.
Samhita
Vidatha
Jnati
Bali
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Answer: Option (1)
Explanation:
Hindu Religion’s first religious text is the Vedas. There are four Vedas and all four Vedas have four parts
Samhita: The collection of Vedic hymns or Mantras
Brahamana: Explanatory textbook to original Veda
Aranayak: Conclusions based on Veda
Upanishad: Moral teachings based on Veda
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Q.3 The Rig Veda is divided into _____ books and mandalas.
34
10
8
2
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Answer: Option (2)
Explanation:
The Rig Veda is divided into 10 books (mandalas).
MANDALAS NO. of HYMNS Mandala 1 191 Youngest and Longest Mandala 2 43 Oldest and Shortest Mandala 3 62 Oldest and Shortest Mandala 4 58 Oldest and Shortest Mandala 5 87 Oldest and Shortest Mandala 6 75 Oldest and Shortest Mandala 7 104 Oldest and Shortest Mandala 8 103 Mixed ages Mandala 9 114 Mixed ages Mandala 10 191 Youngest and Longest
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Q.4 Which of the following statements about the “Gotra” practice in ancient India is true?
Men and Women were expected to marry within the same gotra.
People belonging to the same gotra were regarded as descendants of the person after whom the gotra was named.
Women retained their father’s gotra after marriage.
Each gotra was named after a famous king.
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Answer: Option (2)
Explanation:
Gotra practice has been followed since the Vedic era in India. According to this practice, few points are very important are –
Each gotra was named after a Vedic Seer, and all who belonged to the same gotra were regarded as the descendant of the Vadic Seer.
After marriage, women are expected to give up their father’s gotra and adopt their husband’s gotra.
Marriage could not take place among the same gotras.
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