Indus Valley Civilization and Vedic Civilization - Question Bank
1. Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of Vedic society compared to the Indus Valley Civilization?
2. The concept of 'Janapada' (territorial states) became prominent during the:
3. The discovery of large numbers of burnt seals at Kalibangan suggests:
4. The 'Atharva Veda' contains:
5. The Vedic term 'Rajan' initially referred to:
6. The Indus Valley Civilization is often referred to as the:
7. The 'Sama Veda' is known for its:
8. The concept of 'Karma' and 'Rebirth' gained prominence in:
9. Which of the following sites of the Indus Valley Civilization is located in Gujarat, India?
10. The 'Yajurveda' is primarily concerned with:
11. The Vedic people's knowledge of agriculture is primarily derived from:
12. The discovery of a granary at Harappa suggests:
13. The 'Samiti' and 'Sabha' were:
14. The Indus Valley Civilization is characterized by:
15. The practice of 'Sati' (widow burning) is first mentioned in:
16. Which of the following was a major deity in the Later Vedic Period, gaining prominence over Indra?
17. What was the likely cause for the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?
18. The 'Aranyakas' are texts associated with:
19. The Vedic term 'Vish' refers to:
20. The transition from the Harappan civilization to the Vedic period is marked by:
21. Which Indus Valley site is known for its dockyard, suggesting maritime trade?
22. The 'Brahmanas' are texts that primarily deal with:
23. What was the primary purpose of the seals found in the Indus Valley Civilization?
24. The concept of 'Gana' and 'Sangha' (republican forms of government) started to emerge during which period?
25. The 'Saptasindhu' region, important in Vedic texts, refers to the land of:
26. The Indus Valley Civilization is considered a part of which broader cultural period?
27. Which term refers to the 'priest' class in the Vedic society?
28. The 'Purusha Sukta' which describes the origin of the Varna system is found in which Veda?
29. Which of the following is a significant archaeological site of the Indus Valley Civilization located in modern-day Pakistan?
30. The main occupation of the people in the Early Vedic (Rigvedic) Period was:
31. The 'Ashvamedha' sacrifice was a significant ritual associated with:
32. The introduction of iron tools significantly impacted the development of:
33. Which of the following was NOT a prominent kingdom or region in the Later Vedic Period?
34. The Upanishads, which form the philosophical basis of Hinduism, belong to which literary phase?
35. The term 'Varna' in the Later Vedic Period referred to:
36. Which of the following was a major economic activity during the Later Vedic Period?
37. The concept of 'Ashramas' (stages of life) is a significant development during which period?
38. The principal deity worshipped during the Early Vedic Period was:
39. In the Early Vedic Period, the society was primarily organized into:
40. The Rigveda is primarily a collection of:
41. What is the name of the earliest period of Vedic literature?
42. The standard ratio of length to width to height of bricks used in the Indus Valley Civilization was typically:
43. Which of the following metals was NOT commonly used by the Indus Valley people?
44. The Great Bath is a significant structure found at which Indus Valley site?
45. A well-developed drainage system was a hallmark of which ancient civilization?
46. The discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization is generally attributed to which archaeological excavation in the 1920s?
47. Which artifact from the Indus Valley Civilization is famous for its bronze dancing female figure?
48. What was the primary material used for constructing houses in major Indus Valley cities like Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa?
49. The script of the Indus Valley Civilization is considered to be:
50. Which of the following is a major urban center of the Indus Valley Civilization?