CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Ancient Indian History Quiz 2 - MCQExams.com

Which of the following are correctly matched?
List-IList-II
$$1$$. PrithvisthanaAgni, Soma, Prithvi, Brihaspati
$$2$$. Madhya SthanaIndra, Rudra
$$3$$. DyusthanaVaruna, Surya, Mitra, Pushan, Vishnu, Asvinis, Aditi, Savitri, Usha
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • None of these
  • All of these
The dasas are described by Rigveda as _________.
$$1$$. Avrata
$$2$$. Akratu
$$3$$. Mridhravachan
$$4$$. Anash
$$5$$. Krishnavachan
Which of the following are correct?
  • $$4$$ and $$5$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 4$$ and $$5$$
  • All of these
The word 'Aryan' is borrowed from 'Arya' in Sanskrit or Airyan in Celtic which means _______.
  • of good family
  • of white man
  • of local origin
  • of outside origin
Match the following.
List-IList-II
A. Karmara$$1$$. Blacksmith
B. Takshan$$2$$. Carpenter
C. Vapta$$3$$. Barber
D. Charmana$$4$$. Tanner
E. Hiranayakara$$5$$. Goldsmith
  • A-$$1$$, B-$$2$$, C-$$3$$, D-$$4$$, E-$$5$$
  • A-$$2$$, B-$$3$$, C-$$4$$, D-$$5$$, E-$$1$$
  • A-$$3$$, B-$$4$$, C-$$2$$, D-$$1$$, E-$$5$$
  • A-$$4$$, B-$$3$$, C-$$2$$, D-$$1$$, E-$$5$$
Match the following.
List-IList-II
A. Brahmin$$1$$. Pushan
B. Kshatriya$$2$$. Rudra, Marutas, Vasus
C. Vaishyas$$3$$. Indra, Varun, Soma, Yama
D. Sudras$$4$$. Agni and Brihaspati
  • A-$$4$$, B-$$3$$, C-$$2$$, D-$$1$$
  • A-$$1$$, B-$$2$$, C-$$3$$, D-$$4$$
  • A-$$3$$, B-$$4$$, C-$$2$$, D-$$1$$
  • A-$$4$$, B-$$2$$, C-$$1$$, D-$$3$$
How many times the term Jana occur in the Rigveda?
  • $$100$$
  • $$200$$
  • $$275$$
  • $$300$$
Match the following.
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A. Hotri$$1$$. Aitereya and Kaushtiki of Rigveda
B. Udgatri$$2$$. Tandaymaiya and Jainnimya of Sam Veda
C. Adhvaryus$$3$$. Taittriya and Satpatha of Yajurveda
D. Brahmin$$4$$. Gopatha of Atharvaveda
  • A-$$1$$, B-$$2$$, C-$$3$$, D-$$4$$
  • A-$$4$$, B-$$3$$, C-$$2$$, D-$$1$$
  • A-$$2$$, B-$$3$$, C-$$1$$, D-$$4$$
  • A-$$3$$, B-$$2$$, C-$$4$$, D-$$1$$
Which of the following Mandalas is completely devoted to the Vedic God Soma?
  • $$1$$
  • $$8$$
  • $$9$$
  • $$10$$
The cow was an important form of wealth in _______.
  • The Rigvedic Age
  • The later Vedic Age
  • The post Vedic Age
  • The Epic Age
The Nritti theme first appeared in the ___________.
  • Rigveda
  • Upanishadas
  • Satpatha Brahmana
  • Jabala Upanishadas
In the Rigveda Age, ________.
$$1$$. there was no purdah system.
$$2$$. no dowry system.
$$3$$. no divorce system.
$$4$$. no sati system.
Which of the following statements are correct?
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1$$ and $$4$$
The first elaborate description of Upanayan is found in ______.
  • Aitereya Brahmins
  • Tattiriya Brahmins
  • Tandajamoha Brahmins
  • Satpatha Brahmins
Which school of philosophy is also known as Lokayat?
  • Jainism
  • Buddhism
  • Charvak
  • Bhagvatism
The two priests who played a vital role in the time of Rigveda are ______.
  • Vashistha and Valmiki
  • Vashistha and Vishwamitra
  • Valmiki and Vishwamitra
  • Valmiki and Durvasa
The famous 'Battle of Kings' between Bharat and the host of ten chiefs was fought near the river ______.
  • Saraswati
  • Helmanal
  • Purushni
  • Kumba
Consider the following statements.
$$1$$. Origin of Indian music has been depicted from Samveda.
$$2$$. Sabha and Samiti are mentioned as twin daughters of Prajapati in Rigveda.
$$3$$. Kshatriyas precedence over Brahmins is depicted from Aitereya.
Which of the statements given are correct?
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • All of these
  • None of these
Which part of Rigveda gives an account of the origin of the Universe?
  • II Mandala
  • IV Mandala
  • X Mandala
  • IX Mandala
Match the following.
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A. Ratnis$$1$$. Advisers
B. Maharishi$$2$$. Crowned queen
C. Kshatr$$3$$. Chamberlain
D. Suta$$4$$. Charioteer
  • A-$$1$$, B-$$2$$, C-$$3$$, D-$$4$$
  • A-$$4$$, B-$$3$$, C-$$2$$, D-$$1$$
  • A-$$3$$, B-$$2$$, C-$$4$$, D-$$2$$
  • A-$$1$$, B-$$4$$, C-$$3$$, D-$$2$$
Which of the following show the ascending order?
  • Kula, Grama, Vis, Jana, Rashtra
  • Rashtra, Jana, Vis, Grama, Kula
  • Vis, Jana, Grama, Kula, Rashtra
  • Kula, Vis, Jana, Grama, Rashtra
Consider the following statements regarding Rigveda:
$$1$$. We know about the Aryans in India from Rigveda.
$$2$$. Rigveda is the earliest text of Indo-European languages.
$$3$$. It is a collection of prayers offered to Agni, Indra, Rudra, Varuna and other deities.
$$4$$. It consists of $$10$$ mandalas or books, of which first eight parts form its earliest portions.
Which of the statements given are correct?
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • All of the above
Which of the following crime is/are not mentioned in the Rigveda?
$$1$$. Cattle lifting
$$2$$. Theft, abortion
$$3$$. Conjugal infidelity
$$4$$. Incest
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$3$$ and $$4$$
  • None of the above.
Match the following.
List-IList-II
A. Nandi$$1$$. Divine white elephant
B. Kalpavriksha$$2$$. Holy cow
C. Airawat$$3$$. Shiva's bull
D. Kamdhenu$$4$$. Divine tree
  • A-$$3$$, B-$$4$$, C-$$1$$, D-$$2$$
  • A-$$1$$, B-$$2$$, C-$$3$$, D-$$4$$
  • A-$$4$$, B-$$3$$, C-$$2$$, D-$$1$$
  • A-$$3$$, B-$$1$$, C-$$4$$, D-$$2$$
The Doctrine of Trimurti is found in _______.
  • Chandogaya Upanishada
  • Mundaka Upanishada
  • Svetasvatara Upanishada
  • Maitrayani Upanishada
The tribal assembly normally involved in the election of the king was ______.
  • Sabha
  • Samiti
  • Gana
  • Vidhata
Hiran Yapindas and Manas of Rigveda were ___________.
  • Gold pieces or ornaments of fixed value used as medium to exchange
  • Offering made to Gods
  • Religious oblations
  • Sacrificial ceremonies
Which is the most anthropomorphically represented God in the Vedic Culture?
  • Indra
  • Varuna
  • Rudra
  • Vishnu
Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct.
$$1$$. The Upveda of Rigveda is Ayurveda.
$$2$$. Satpatha Brahmin related to Yajurveda is lengthiest of all the Brahmins.
$$3$$. Samveda contains hymns sung by a type of priests known as Udgatri.
$$4$$. The Upveda of Samveda in Ardhwayu.
Which of the statements given are correct?
  • $$1, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
  • None of these
Which of the following is concerned with origin of Indian medicine?
  • Rigveda
  • Samaveda
  • Yajurveda
  • Atharvaveda
Arrange these divine powers of Rigvedic period in the order of their importance.
$$1$$. Varuna
$$2$$. Agni
$$3$$. Indra
$$4$$. Soma
  • $$1, 2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 3, 2$$ and $$4$$
  • $$3, 2, 1$$ and $$4$$
  • $$3, 1, 2$$ and $$4$$
The word 'Vama' is used in Rigveda with reference only to difference between _______.
  • Dasyu and Aryan
  • Vaishya and Shudra
  • Brahmana and Kshtriya
  • Arya and Dasa
The Harappan people believed:
in spirit charms.
in amulets.
in another world.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • 3 and 4
  • All of these
Dasarajana was _____________.
  • Ten incarnations of Vishnu
  • Battle of ten kings
  • A sacrifice to be performed by the king
  • Ten sacrifice to be performed by the king
Remains of horse bones have been found from _________.
  • Lothal
  • Surkotada
  • Kalibangan
  • Dholavira
Regarding women in the Vedic period which of the following are correct?
$$1$$. They were allowed to study.
$$2$$. They held good positions.
$$3$$. They did not practice purdah system.
$$4$$. They attended Sabha and Samiti.
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
The Harappan people worshipped the:
Pipal tree 
Humped bull 
Prototype of Shiva 
Other Goddess
Which of the statements given above are correct?
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • All of these
The largest number of Harappan sites found in post-independence India is in _____.
  • Gujarat
  • Rajasthan
  • Punjab
  • Haryana
Match the following.
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A. Rigveda$$1$$. Dhanurveda
B. Yajurveda$$2$$. Gandharveda
C. Samveda$$3$$. Shilpveda
D. Atharveda$$4$$. Ayurveda
  • A-$$4$$, B-$$1$$, C-$$2$$, D-$$3$$
  • A-$$2$$, B-$$3$$, C-$$1$$, D-$$4$$
  • A-$$1$$, B-$$4$$, C-$$3$$, D-$$2$$
  • A-$$2$$, B-$$3$$, C-$$4$$, D-$$1$$
Which of the following are true about Harappa?
Situated in the Montgomery district.
On the bank of river Ravi.
First town to be discovered in 1921.
Largest Indus Valley site.
  • `1 and 2
  • 2, 3 and 4`
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • All of these
Which of the following Rigvedic God was frequently referred to by the epithet Athithi?
  • Agni
  • Indra
  • Varuna
  • Soma
The Aryans were said to be directly related to the ancestors of some groups of people. Choose them from the following:
$$1$$. Persians
$$2$$. Chinese
$$3$$. Greeks
$$4$$. Latins
$$5$$. Teutons
$$6$$. Cells
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • All of these
  • $$1, 2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 3, 4, 5, 6$$
  • $$2, 3, 4, 5, 6$$
Who was the first European to designate Aryan as a race?
  • William jones
  • HH Wilson
  • Max Muller
  • General Cunningham
The staple food of the Vedic Aryan was _____________.
  • Barley and rice
  • Milk and its products
  • Rice and pulses
  • Vegetables and fruits
The prominent features of Aryans were
$$1$$. They domesticated horse.
$$2$$. Their society was male dominated.
$$3$$. They practised cremation.
$$4$$. They used spoked wheels in their chariots.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • All of these
Match the following.
List-IList-II
A. Satpath Brahmana$$1$$. Deals with philosophy metaphysics
B. Aranyakas$$2$$. Called Apaurusheya meaning not created by humans but divine
C. Upanishads$$3$$. Describes the story of Vedeh Madahu and agricultural ritual
D. Vedas$$4$$. Deals with mysticism moral values and philosophical doctrines
  • A-$$2$$, B-$$4$$, C-$$1$$, D-$$3$$
  • A-$$3$$, B-$$4$$, C-$$1$$, D-$$2$$
  • A-$$1$$, B-$$2$$, C-$$3$$, D-$$4$$
  • A-$$4$$, B-$$3$$, C-$$2$$, D-$$1$$
A granary outside to citadel was found at ______.
  • Mohenjodaro
  • Harappa
  • Kot Diji
  • Lothal
Which was the most frequently depicted animal during Harappan period?
  • Elephant
  • Unicorn
  • Rhino
  • Tiger
In which of the town both citadel and lower town were fortified?
  • Mohenjodaro
  • Surkotada
  • Kalibangan
  • Lothal
Consider the following statements about the Rigvedic age.
$$1$$. There was no purdah system.
$$2$$. Women often performed Sati.
$$3$$. Girls were given in marriage and only after puberty.
$$4$$. Girls sometimes had to choose their husbands.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$4$$
The earliest tax collected was ______.
  • Bali : Voluntary offerings
  • Bhaga : Spoils of war
  • Visti : Forced labour
  • Kara : Customary share of grain
Which of the following are true about Harappan religion?
Image worship was in vogue.
Female deities were predominant.
Cult of mother goddess.
No temple structure unearthed.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • All of these
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