Vadic Period

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  1. In the Vedic Period, which annimal was known as 'Aghanya'?








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    The word Aghanya is referred to as the cow in the many mantras of Vedas.The meaning of this word means, "not to be killed under any circumstances".

    Correct Option: C

    The word Aghanya is referred to as the cow in the many mantras of Vedas.The meaning of this word means, "not to be killed under any circumstances".

  1. The rivers Ganga and Yamuna are mentioned for the first time is :








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    The rivers Ganga and Yamuna are first time mentioned in the Rigved . Vedic literature hymn that start with the rivers as Ganga, Yamuna , Saraswati and then other rivers to the West.

    Correct Option: A

    The rivers Ganga and Yamuna are first time mentioned in the Rigved . Vedic literature hymn that start with the rivers as Ganga, Yamuna , Saraswati and then other rivers to the West.

  1. The famous 'Battle of Kings' between Bharat and the host of ten kings was fought near the river :








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    The famous Battle of ten kings between Bharat and the host of ten kings was fought near the river of Parushni. In the most important tribal war, the king of Bharata, Sudas was victorious.

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    The famous Battle of ten kings between Bharat and the host of ten kings was fought near the river of Parushni. In the most important tribal war, the king of Bharata, Sudas was victorious.

  1. Who among the following was a Brahmavadini that composed some hymns of the Vedas?








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    Lopamudra was a Brahmvadini who composed some hymns of the Vedas. Many hymns of Rigveda were composed by women and they were called Brahmavadini. The prominents in them were Lopamudra, Vishwawara, Sikta, Nivavari, Ghosa, etc.

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    Lopamudra was a Brahmvadini who composed some hymns of the Vedas. Many hymns of Rigveda were composed by women and they were called Brahmavadini. The prominents in them were Lopamudra, Vishwawara, Sikta, Nivavari, Ghosa, etc.

  1. The river most mentioned in Rigveda is:








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    Rigvedic hymns mention several rivers. In the text Sindhu (or Indus), Saraswati(now lost) , the Gomati (modern Gomal), the Krumu(mordern Kurram) and the Kubha (modern Kabul) are mentioned. The most important river seems to be the Shindhu and its tributaries-Shutudri (Sutluj), Vipas (Beas), Parushni(Ravi), Asikni (chenab) and Vitasta(Jhelum).

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    Rigvedic hymns mention several rivers. In the text Sindhu (or Indus), Saraswati(now lost) , the Gomati (modern Gomal), the Krumu(mordern Kurram) and the Kubha (modern Kabul) are mentioned. The most important river seems to be the Shindhu and its tributaries-Shutudri (Sutluj), Vipas (Beas), Parushni(Ravi), Asikni (chenab) and Vitasta(Jhelum).