Later Vedic Period and Aryan Civilization
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What geographical areas were primarily occupied by the Aryan civilization during the early Vedic period?

  • Maharashtra and Goa
  • Punjab and Sindh (correct)
  • Gujarat and Rajasthan
  • Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
  • What major change occurred during the later Vedic period in terms of political structure?

  • Emergence of larger kingdoms (correct)
  • Strengthening of local chieftains
  • Reversion to tribal settlements
  • Formation of small city-states
  • Which philosophical school is noted as significant during the later Vedic period?

  • Yoga philosophy
  • Sāṃkhya philosophy (correct)
  • Mīmāṃsā philosophy
  • Nyaya philosophy
  • What was a notable element that became significant in the later Vedic period?

    <p>Importance of iron (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspects are highlighted in the document concerning the administrative and economic structure of the later Vedic period?

    <p>Terminology related to administration and economy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Brahma Vivah from other types of marriage?

    <p>It requires the exchange of gifts between similar social classes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of marriage involves offerings made by the groom's family specifically arranged by a priest?

    <p>Daiva Vivah (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of marriage does the groom give a heifer or a pair of oxen to the bride's father?

    <p>Arya Vivah (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of marriage is characterized as being initiated with ulterior motives?

    <p>Paisacha Vivah (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which marriage type is recognized as a forced union within a particular context?

    <p>Rakshasa Vivah (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Avyabhedi' likely refer to in the context of the described instrument?

    <p>A characteristic or quality of the instrument (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which assembly is mentioned in relation to the instrument's context?

    <p>Samiti (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context is the 'Sāma Veda' associated with the instrument?

    <p>It represents a form of musical performance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following rituals are mentioned as being connected to the instrument?

    <p>Soma and Rajsuya Yagnya (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Panchajana' refer to in the context of this instrument?

    <p>A historical social/religious grouping (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Vibhāga' signify regarding the instrument?

    <p>Parts or classifications of the instrument (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the instrument play in religious contexts based on the information provided?

    <p>It is central to various Yagnya rituals. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 'nivi', 'vāsas', and 'adhivāsas' likely referring to?

    <p>Parts or aspects of the instrument (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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