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  1. A story of Sunahsesha, in which his father Ajigarat is stated to have sold him to Harishchandra, occurs in :








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    The story of Sunahsesha in which his father Ajigarta is stated to have sold him to Harishchandra, occurs in Aitareya Brahmana.

    Correct Option: A

    The story of Sunahsesha in which his father Ajigarta is stated to have sold him to Harishchandra, occurs in Aitareya Brahmana.

  1. Which of the following Mandalas of Rigveda is described the battle of ten kings?








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    Battle of the Ten Kings is a battle alluded to in Mandala 7 of the Rigveda. It is a battle between Aryans allied with other tribes of the north- west India and guided by the royal sage Vishvamitra, oppose the Trtus (Bharata) kings Sudas in battle, but are defeated.

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    Battle of the Ten Kings is a battle alluded to in Mandala 7 of the Rigveda. It is a battle between Aryans allied with other tribes of the north- west India and guided by the royal sage Vishvamitra, oppose the Trtus (Bharata) kings Sudas in battle, but are defeated.

  1. Which of the following Upnisads includes Itihasa-Purana in the list of subjects to be taught to disciples?








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    Chhandogya Upanishad belongs Puranas, together with Itihas, had acquired the high status of the fifth or Panchama Veda.

    Correct Option: B

    Chhandogya Upanishad belongs Puranas, together with Itihas, had acquired the high status of the fifth or Panchama Veda.

  1. Who among the following wrote Sanskrit grammar?








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    Panini was a Sanskrit grammarian who gave a comprehensive and scientific theory of phonetics, phonology and morphology of Sanskrit language.

    Correct Option: A

    Panini was a Sanskrit grammarian who gave a comprehensive and scientific theory of phonetics, phonology and morphology of Sanskrit language.

  1. Who was the most celebrated craftsman in the Vedic Age?








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    Rigveda mentions artisans as the carpenter, the chariot-maker, the weaver, the leather worker, the potter, etc. This indicates that they practised all these crafts. Carpenter is the most celebrated craftsman in the Vedic age.

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    Rigveda mentions artisans as the carpenter, the chariot-maker, the weaver, the leather worker, the potter, etc. This indicates that they practised all these crafts. Carpenter is the most celebrated craftsman in the Vedic age.