
Which part of Rigveda gives account of the origin of the Universe?


Important Questions on Ancient History

. The Upveda of Rigveda is Ayurveda.
. Satpatha Brahman related to Yajurveda is the lengthiest of all the Brahmans.
. Samaveda contains hymns sung by a particular type of priest known as Udgatori.
. The Upveda of Samveda in Adhwaryu.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Regarding women in the Vedic period, which of the following are correct?
. They were allowed to study.
. They held good positions.
. They did not practice the Purdah system.
. They attended Sabha and Samiti.
Which of the given above statements are correct?


Consider the following statements about the Rigvedic Age:
. There was no purdah system.
. Women often performed Sati.
. Girls were given in marriage only after puberty.
. Girls could sometimes choose their own husbands.
Which of the statements given above are correct?


In the following questions, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which one of the following is correct?
Assertion (A) Sudras emerged as separate Varna only towards the end of the later Vedic period.
Reason (R) The Purushasukta of the Rigveda mentions the four fold division of society.

In the following questions, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which one of the following is correct?
Assertion (A) The birth of a daughter is not wished during the Rigvedic period.
Reason (R) The position of woman was pathetic in the Rigvedic period.
