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Early Vedic Period MCQs for UPSC & UPPCS

Practice Early Vedic Period questions for UPSC, UPPCS and State PCS examinations through focused General Studies MCQ practice.

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Early Vedic Period MCQs for UPSC & UPPCS

Prepare Early Vedic Period as part of History for UPSC Civil Services, UPPCS and other State PCS examinations. Topic-wise MCQ practice can help you revise important concepts and assess your preparation.

StudyAgora provides focused Early Vedic Period questions so aspirants can practise a specific area of the General Studies syllabus instead of relying only on broad mixed quizzes.

There are currently 50 MCQs across 5 question sets for this topic.

Sample Early Vedic Period Questions

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Q1. The primary source of information about the Early Vedic Period is:
  • Yajurveda
  • Rigveda
  • Samaveda
  • Atharvaveda

Correct Answer: Rigveda

The Rigveda, the oldest Veda, is the principal source for understanding the political, social, economic, and religious life of the Early Vedic (Rig Vedic) Period.

Q2. Which one of the following best describes the economy of the Early Vedic people?
  • Mainly industrial
  • Mainly maritime
  • Mainly pastoral
  • Mainly urban

Correct Answer: Mainly pastoral

Cattle rearing formed the backbone of the Rig Vedic economy, although agriculture was also practiced to a limited extent.

Q3. The term 'Gavishti' in the Rigveda literally means:
  • Cow sacrifice
  • Search for cows
  • Worship of cows
  • Cow protection

Correct Answer: Search for cows

'Gavishti' literally means "search for cows" and came to signify war or conflict, as cattle were the chief measure of wealth.

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