Indus Valley MCQs

Q31. The shift from a pastoral to an agrarian economy in Vedic society occurred during which period?

(A) Early Vedic
(B) Later Vedic
(C) Mauryan
(D) Gupta
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Correct Answer: (B) Later Vedic
Notes: Later Vedic society saw agriculture replacing pastoralism, leading to settled villages and increased trade.

Q32. In Vedic political organization, Sabha refers to:

(A) Popular assembly
(B) Council of elders
(C) Military unit
(D) Tax body
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Correct Answer: (B) Council of elders
Notes: Sabha was an advisory council assisting the king in decision-making and governance.

Q33. The Samiti in Vedic polity functioned as a:

(A) Religious body
(B) General assembly
(C) Army
(D) Court
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Correct Answer: (B) General assembly
Notes: Samiti was a broader assembly involving all adult members, discussing major political and social matters.

Q34. The term “Nishka” refers to:

(A) Coin
(B) Ornament
(C) Tax
(D) Weapon
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Correct Answer: (B) Ornament
Notes: : Nishka was a gold ornament, often used as a symbol of wealth, not as currency.

Q35. Which Veda deals with magic, spells, and healing?

(A) Rigveda
(B) Samaveda
(C) Atharvaveda
(D) Yajurveda
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Correct Answer: (C) Atharvaveda
Notes: Atharvaveda contains charms, spells, and medicinal practices alongside hymns.

Q36. The Ashrama system in Vedic society comprised how many stages of life?

(A) 2 stages
(B) 3 stages
(C) 4 stages
(D) 5 stages
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Correct Answer: (C) 4 stages
Notes: The four Ashramas are Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha, and Sannyasa, guiding moral and social conduct.

Q37. The economy of the Rigvedic period was primarily:

(A) Industrial
(B) Agricultural
(C) Pastoral
(D) Trade-based
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Correct Answer: (C) Pastoral
Notes: Cattle rearing dominated, with wealth measured in cows, forming the core of the early Vedic economy.

Q38. Later Vedic polity was mainly:

(A) Tribal
(B) Centralized
(C) Nomadic
(D) Stateless
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Correct Answer: (B) Centralized
Notes: Later Vedic society developed kingdoms with a stronger administrative structure compared to Early Vedic tribes.

Q39. The Upanishads are also called:

(A) Vedangas
(B) Vedanta
(C) Samhitas
(D) Brahmanas
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Correct Answer: (B) Vedanta
Notes: Upanishads form the philosophical conclusion (Vedanta) of Vedic literature, focusing on metaphysical knowledge.

Q40. Which sacrifice involved the ritual consumption of Soma?

(A) Ashvamedha
(B) Soma Yajna
(C) Rajasuya
(D) Vajapeya
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Correct Answer: (B) Soma Yajna
Notes: The Soma Yajna was a significant Vedic ritual centered on the extraction, preparation, and ritual consumption of Soma juice, which was considered a sacred offering to the gods. It held great religious importance and was associated with divine inspiration and immortality.

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