Explore topic-wise MCQs in History.

This section includes 5 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your History knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

In which Veda, the inhabitant of Aryans is called as Aryavarta?

A. Yajur Veda
B. Rig Veda
C. Sama Veda
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Sama Veda
2.

Match List I with List II:List IList II(Vedic River)(Current Name)(A) Asikni(I) Beas(B) Parushni(II) Chenab(C) Sutudri(III) Ravi(D) Vipas(IV) SatlejChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
B. (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
C. (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
D. (A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
Answer» B. (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
3.

Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion A and the other is labeled as Reason RAssertion A: If there is a contestation between sruti and smriti, sruti prevails over smritiReason R: sruti represent the philosophical aspect of the Vedas and Upanishads, while smriti is an application of philosophical ideas.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C. A is correct but R is not correct
D. A is not correct but R is correct
Answer» B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
4.

Itihasa-Purana has been mentioned as the Fifth Veda in

A. Aitareya Upanishad
B. Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
C. Chhandogya Upanishad
D. Svetasatara Upanishad
Answer» C. Chhandogya Upanishad
5.

In the Early Vedic Period, who was the vrajapati?

A. The officer who led to battle heads of the fighting hordes
B. The senior minister of the king
C. The officer who presided over the meetings of the tribal assemblies
D. The village headman
Answer» B. The senior minister of the king