(IGP) GS Paper 1 - History of India & Indian National Movement - "Sources of Indian History - MCQ"

Subject - History of India & Indian National Movement
Chapter : Sources of Indian History

1. Consider the following statements.

1. The last 11 hymns are known as Balakhilya which are considered as the oldest part of Rigveda.

2. Mandalas are further divided into Astakas and upanishadas.

3. Rigveda comprises of 1028 hymns.

4. Third Mandala of Rigveda is composed by Manu.

Which of the above statements is/are true    ?

1. 1, 2 & 3 only

2. 2, 3 & 4 only

3. 1 & 3 only

4. All of the above

2. Consider the following statements:

1. The third Mandala of Rigveda comprises of Gayatri Mantra, composed by Viswamitra.

2. Fourth Mandala depicts the word Haryupia which has been related with Harappa.

3. Ninth Mandal is dedicated to Soma.

4. Tenth Mandala describes about the four varnas.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

1. 1, 3 & 4 only

2. 1, 2 & 4 only

3. All of the above

4. 1 only

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