MCQ Vedic Period SET 8

1. Two highest gods in the Vedic religion were

2. I. This school eventually merged because of their closely related metaphysical theories (although Vaisheshika only accepted perception and inference as sources of valid knowledge).
II. Mimamsa accept the logical and philosophical teachings of the other schools, they insist that salvation can only be attained by acting in accordance with the prescriptions of the Vedas.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct related to the Purva Mimamsa?

3. I. System of Purva Mimamsa was propagated by sage Jaimini, a disciple of Veda Vyasa.
II. The main objective of the Purva Mimamsa School is to interpret and establish the authority of the Vedas.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct related to the Purva Mimamsa?

4. I. VishishtAdvaita ("Advaita with uniqueness; qualifications") is a non-dualistic school of Vedanta philosophy.
II. Ramanuja, the main proponent of Vishishtadvaita philosophy contends that the Prasthana Traya ("The three courses"), namely the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Brahma Sutras are to be interpreted in a way that shows this unity in diversity.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct related to the Visishtadvaita?

5. The famous vedic saying "war begins in the minds of men" is contained in the

6. What does the Yajur Veda contain?

7. The later Vedic Age means the age of the compilation of

8. The origin of Indian music can be traced to which of the following Vedic Samhitas?

9. Who is hailed as the "God of Medicine" by the practitioners of Ayurveda?

10. The Rig Veda consists of

11. I. The Vedanta, or Uttara Mimamsa, school concentrates on the philosophical teachings of the Upanishads (mystic or spiritual contemplations within the Vedas), rather than the Brahmanas (instructions for ritual and sacrifice).
II. The Vedanta focus on meditation, self-discipline and spiritual connectivity, more than traditional ritualism.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct related to the Uttara Mimamsa or Vedanta?

12. The Vedic economy was based on

13. The most important text of vedic mathematics is

14. The god whose worship had not gained ground in the Rigvedic period was

15. The chief impact of vedic culture on Indian history has been