Vadic Period
- Sayana the famous commentator of the Vedic texts, was patronised by :
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Vijaynagar rulers
Correct Option: C
Vijaynagar rulers
- Which of the following rivers is referred to as Matetama, Devitama and Naditama in the Rigveda ?
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The river Sarswati is referred to as Matetama, Devitama and Naditama in Rigveda. The Saraswati is praised lavishly in the Rigveda as the best of all the rivers, especially in the Nadistuti Sukta.
Correct Option: B
The river Sarswati is referred to as Matetama, Devitama and Naditama in Rigveda. The Saraswati is praised lavishly in the Rigveda as the best of all the rivers, especially in the Nadistuti Sukta.
- The word Yava mentioned in Rigveda is used for which agricultural product?
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It is accepted that the word 'yava' in the oldest texts, including the Rigveda, applied to any type of grain that was grounded into flour. Yet, many Indologists treat the word as meaning specifically barley.
Correct Option: A
It is accepted that the word 'yava' in the oldest texts, including the Rigveda, applied to any type of grain that was grounded into flour. Yet, many Indologists treat the word as meaning specifically barley.
- Who of the following was the God of morality during the Rigvedic times?
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Varuna, the Vedic god was the custodian of the moral and cosmic order. He was also concerned with societal affairs other than being a deification of nature.
Correct Option: D
Varuna, the Vedic god was the custodian of the moral and cosmic order. He was also concerned with societal affairs other than being a deification of nature.
- Which of the following is concerned with origin of Indian medicine?
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Atharvaveda concerned with the origin of Indian medicine. It also consists mainly of magical spells and charms.
Correct Option: D
Atharvaveda concerned with the origin of Indian medicine. It also consists mainly of magical spells and charms.