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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about Vedas:
a) Rig Veda Samhita is a collection of 1028 suktas arranged in 10 books called Mandalas.
b) The Sama Veda consists of verses ,mostly borrowed from the Rig veda, arranged according to the needs of musical notation.
c) The Atharva Veda deals with the details of performance of rituals.
d) The Yajur Veda contains hymns and also spells and charms which reflect aspects of popular beliefs and practices.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
The answer is a.
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statements 3 and 4 are wrong.
The word Veda comes from the root vid (literally,’to know’)and means ‘knowledge’. There are four Vedas- Rig, Sama, Yajur, Atharva
Statement 1: Rig Veda Samhita is a collection of 1028 suktas arranged in 10 books called Mandalas.
Statement 2: The Sama Veda consists of verses ,mostly borrowed from the Rig veda, arranged according to the needs of musical notation.
Statement 3: The Yajur Veda deals with the details of performance of rituals.
Statement 4: The Atharva Veda contains hymns and also spells and charms which reflect aspects of popular beliefs and practices.
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The answer is a.
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statements 3 and 4 are wrong.
The word Veda comes from the root vid (literally,’to know’)and means ‘knowledge’. There are four Vedas- Rig, Sama, Yajur, Atharva
Statement 1: Rig Veda Samhita is a collection of 1028 suktas arranged in 10 books called Mandalas.
Statement 2: The Sama Veda consists of verses ,mostly borrowed from the Rig veda, arranged according to the needs of musical notation.
Statement 3: The Yajur Veda deals with the details of performance of rituals.
Statement 4: The Atharva Veda contains hymns and also spells and charms which reflect aspects of popular beliefs and practices.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements :
a) The Aranyakas give details and explanations of sacrificial rituals and their outcome.
b) The Brahmanas interpret sacrificial rituals in a symbolic and philosophical way.
c) The Upanishads are most closely associated with the concepts of atman and brahman.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
The answer is a.
Statements 1 and 2 are wrong. Statement 3 is correct.
Statement 1: The Brahmanas are prose explanations of the Samhita portions and give details and explanations of sacrificial rituals and their outcome.
Statement 2: The Aranyakas(forest books) interpret sacrificial rituals in a symbolic and philosophical way.
Statement 3: There are 108 Upanishads, among which 13 are considered the principal ones. The Upanishads contain a great variety of philosophical ideas about sacrifice,the body and the universe ,but are most closely associated with the concepts of atman and brahman.
Incorrect
The answer is a.
Statements 1 and 2 are wrong. Statement 3 is correct.
Statement 1: The Brahmanas are prose explanations of the Samhita portions and give details and explanations of sacrificial rituals and their outcome.
Statement 2: The Aranyakas(forest books) interpret sacrificial rituals in a symbolic and philosophical way.
Statement 3: There are 108 Upanishads, among which 13 are considered the principal ones. The Upanishads contain a great variety of philosophical ideas about sacrifice,the body and the universe ,but are most closely associated with the concepts of atman and brahman.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following :
a) Pratisarga : Creation of the world
b) Sarga : Re-creation
c) Manvantaras : The periods of the various Manus
d) Vamsha : The genealogies of Gods and Rishis
e) Vamshanucharita : An account of Royal dynasties
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
The answer is b.
The Puranas are supposed to have five characteristics (pancha-lakshanas) i.e., they are supposed to discuss five topics –
Sarga : Creation of the world
Pratisarga : Re-creation
Manvantaras : The periods of the various Manus
Vamsha : The genealogies of Gods and Rishis
Vamshanucharita : An account of Royal dynasties
Incorrect
The answer is b.
The Puranas are supposed to have five characteristics (pancha-lakshanas) i.e., they are supposed to discuss five topics –
Sarga : Creation of the world
Pratisarga : Re-creation
Manvantaras : The periods of the various Manus
Vamsha : The genealogies of Gods and Rishis
Vamshanucharita : An account of Royal dynasties
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements :
a) The Andhras mentioned in Puranas refer to the Mauryas.
b) Most of the Puranas were compiled during the Gupta period.
c) The Puranas had a very important function in the Brahmanical tradition as vehicles of Brahmanical social and religious values.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
The answer is b.
Statement 1 is wrong. Statements 2 and 3 are correct.
Statement 1: Some Puranas provide useful information on Ancient political history. They refer to historical dynasties such as the Haryankas, Shaishunagas, Nandas, Mauryas, Shungas, Kanvas and Andhras. The Andhras mentioned in Puranas refer to the Satavahanas.
Statement 2: Most of the Puranas were compiled during the Gupta period.
Statement 3: The Puranas had a very important function in the Brahmanical tradition as vehicles of Brahmanical social and religious values.
Incorrect
The answer is b.
Statement 1 is wrong. Statements 2 and 3 are correct.
Statement 1: Some Puranas provide useful information on Ancient political history. They refer to historical dynasties such as the Haryankas, Shaishunagas, Nandas, Mauryas, Shungas, Kanvas and Andhras. The Andhras mentioned in Puranas refer to the Satavahanas.
Statement 2: Most of the Puranas were compiled during the Gupta period.
Statement 3: The Puranas had a very important function in the Brahmanical tradition as vehicles of Brahmanical social and religious values.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following :
a) Abhidhamma Pitaka : Buddha’s discourses on various doctrinal issues in dialogue form.
b) Sutta Pitaka: Rules for monks and nuns of the Sangha
c) Vinaya Pitaka : Study and systematization of the teachings of the Sutta Pitaka through lists, summaries and questions and answers.
How many of the statements given above are incorrect?
Correct
The answer is c.
All three statements are incorrect.
Sutta Pitaka : Buddha’s discourses on various doctrinal issues in dialogue form.
Vinaya Pitaka: Rules for monks and nuns of the Sangha
Abhidhamma Pitaka : Study and systematization of the teachings of the Sutta Pitaka through lists, summaries and questions and answers.
Incorrect
The answer is c.
All three statements are incorrect.
Sutta Pitaka : Buddha’s discourses on various doctrinal issues in dialogue form.
Vinaya Pitaka: Rules for monks and nuns of the Sangha
Abhidhamma Pitaka : Study and systematization of the teachings of the Sutta Pitaka through lists, summaries and questions and answers.
