UPSC Prelims Marathon 18 October - Later Vedic Age

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Question No. 1

With reference to the political developments of the Later Vedic Age, consider the following statements:
1.The transition from Jana (tribe) to Janapada or Rashtra (territorial state) was marked by the decline of the king’s authority, who was now supported only by the Ratnins.
2.The king’s sacrifices, such as Rajsuya and Ashwamedh, were primarily intended to control the tribe (Jana) rather than for its welfare.
3.The emergence of standing armies was a defining feature of the consolidation of territorial kingdoms in the core Later Vedic region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

C1 and 3 only

D2 and 3 only

Question No. 2

With reference to the four-fold varna system during the Later Vedic Age, consider the following statements:
1.The system is discussed in the Purushsukta of the 10th Mandala, which was compiled in the Later Vedic Period.
2.The classification was strictly hereditary and birth-based, making social mobility impossible for the lower three Varnas.
3.The Upnayana Sanskara (Sacred Thread ceremony) was a privilege reserved only for the male members of the Brahmana and Kshatriya Varnas, qualifying them as Dwija.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B1 and 2 only

C3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 3

Consider the following statements regarding the economy and material culture of the Later Vedic Age:
1.The transition to an agricultural economy was characterized by the cultivation of new crops like Godhuma (wheat) and Sali (rice), alongside barley.
2.The earliest archaeological evidence of iron from sites like Ahichchatra and Atranjikheda is directly associated with the Painted Grey Ware (PGW) culture.
3.The revenue officer responsible for collecting the mandatory tax, Bhaga, was known as the Samgrahitri.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 4

In the context of the shift in religious beliefs during the Later Vedic Age, which of the following is the most significant development?

AThe complete disappearance of the worship of Rig Vedic deities like Indra and Agni.

BThe elevation of Prajapati to the status of the Supreme God, replacing the natural forces as the focus of rituals.

CThe development of household-level sacrifices leading to the decline in the status of the Brahmana class.

DThe complete absence of any reference to idol worship or magic and omens in the religious literature.

Question No. 5

With reference to social practices in the Later Vedic Age, consider the following pairs:
Later Vedic Practice/ConceptAssociated Feature
I. Gotra ExogamyPractice supported by the appearance of the institution of Gotra.
II. NiyogaPractice of a woman having relations with her deceased husband’s brother, which was not supported in this period.
III. Gargi and MaitreyiAccomplished women who enjoyed high status despite the general degradation of women.
IV. PushanGod whose status was elevated to become the patron of the Kshatriya Varna.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

AOnly two

BOnly three

COnly four

DOnly one

Question No. 6

Consider the following statements regarding the structure of the Vedic literature:
1.Vedic literature is fundamentally divided into Shruti (divine revelation) and Smiriti (remembered by ordinary human beings).
2.Each of the four Vedas generally has four parts, but the entire corpus is divided into two sections: Karma Kanda and Gyana Kanda.
3.Aranyakas and Upanishads are considered parts of the Karma Kanda as they focus on rituals and proper conduct.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B1 and 2 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 7

With reference to the Rigveda, consider the following statements:
1.Mandalas 2-7 are the oldest part, known as “family books,” and were compiled by various families of seers.
2.Mandala 9 is unique as it is dedicated entirely to the God Indra.
3.The Nadi Stuti Sukta in Mandala 10 praises the rivers, considering Sarasvati as the most pious (Naditama, Devitama, Mahetama).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 8

The legend of Satyakam Jabal found in the Chhandogya Upnishada is significant because it suggests which of the following social characteristics?

AThe endorsement of the Niyoga practice as a means of social security.

BThe strict adherence to the Gotra system in matters of marriage and lineage.

CThe presence of a stigma attached to being born to an unmarried mother, reflecting social rigidity.

DThe prevalence of Pratiloma marriage despite it not being sanctioned by the Vedas.

Question No. 9

Consider the following statements:
1.The Yajurveda is divided into Shukla (White) and Krishna (Black) versions, with the Black version including both mantras and prose explanations.
2.The Shatpatha Brahmana, associated with the Yajurveda, is one of the most important later Vedic texts, describing the expansion of the Aryans towards the Eastern Gangetic Plains and the Purush Medha ritual.
3.The Upveda for Yajurveda is Dhanur Veda, which was composed by Vishwamitra.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 only

B1 and 2 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 10

With reference to the Later Vedic and Post-Vedic concepts of life goals, consider the following statements:
1.The four Purusharthas (goals) are Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha, all of which were fully developed and codified during the Later Vedic Period.
2.The Dharma Shastra refers to Sanskrit texts defining morality and duty, stating that a person’s dharma was dependent on gender, marital status, varna, and ashram.
3.The Ashramas (stages of life) associate Brahmacharya with the goal of Dharma, and Grihastha with the goals of Artha and Kama.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

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