Vadic Period
- Which one of the following assemblies was also called Narishta meaning a resolution that cannot be broken?
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The Sabha is called Narishta which meant a 'resolution of many' that cannot be broken. It performed the executive functions. In the later Vedic period it lost its importance due to the rise of royal power.
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The Sabha is called Narishta which meant a 'resolution of many' that cannot be broken. It performed the executive functions. In the later Vedic period it lost its importance due to the rise of royal power.
- The river Chenab was known during the Vedic period by the name :
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The river Chenab was known in the Vedic period as Chandrabhaga also Ashkini or Iskmati and as Acesines to the Ancient Greeks.
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The river Chenab was known in the Vedic period as Chandrabhaga also Ashkini or Iskmati and as Acesines to the Ancient Greeks.
- Which one of the following is described in Upanishad?
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The Upanishads from the core of Indian philosophy. They give us both spiritual vision and philosophical argument and it is by a strictly personal effort that one can reach the truth.
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The Upanishads from the core of Indian philosophy. They give us both spiritual vision and philosophical argument and it is by a strictly personal effort that one can reach the truth.
- Which of the following Vedic deities is not mentioned in the Boghazkoi inscription?
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The Vedic deities Agni is not mentioned in the Boghazkoi inscription. Four Vedic deities,i.e. Indra, Mitra, Varuna and Nasatya were mentioned in Boghazkoi inscription.
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The Vedic deities Agni is not mentioned in the Boghazkoi inscription. Four Vedic deities,i.e. Indra, Mitra, Varuna and Nasatya were mentioned in Boghazkoi inscription.
- Which of the following is the major impact of Vedic culture on Indian history?
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The earliest expression of caste can be found in one of India's religious scripture known as the Vedas. In the beginning, the caste system was not rigid. But in the later Vedic period, it became rigid when the Brahmins and the Kshatriyas became powerful. So, the rigidification of caste system is the major impact of Vedic culture on India.
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The earliest expression of caste can be found in one of India's religious scripture known as the Vedas. In the beginning, the caste system was not rigid. But in the later Vedic period, it became rigid when the Brahmins and the Kshatriyas became powerful. So, the rigidification of caste system is the major impact of Vedic culture on India.