Which of the following best describes the authorship of the Rigveda?
It is a collection of hymns composed by various sages over generations
The Rigveda is best described as a collection of hymns composed by various sages over many generations, reflecting its oral and collective composition.
It was not composed solely by Sage Vyasa, dictated by Valmiki, or written by a single philosopher-king — those describe different texts and traditions entirely.
Hence, 'a collection of hymns composed by various sages over generations' is the correct answer.
The Rigveda mentions the terms arya varna and dasa varna. In the Early Vedic context, these terms indicate:
The early Iron Age in North India is most prominently associated with which pottery culture?
The Rigveda, the oldest of the Vedas, mainly consists of which of the following?
Which of the following texts is considered the earliest Vedic composition depicting the life of early Vedic people?
Which of the following Vedas is known as the ‘Veda of Music’?
Which among the following best represents the change in society from the Early to the Later Vedic period?
Consider the following statements about the emergence of urban centres in India from circa 6th Century BCE:
1. All of them developed away from the capitals of Mahajanpadas.
2. Major towns were located along routes of communication.
3. Many were bustling centres of commercial, cultural and political activity.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
In the Manusmriti which form of marriage results from the “Voluntary union of a maiden and her lover”?
The main collections of Vedic hymns are called ______.
Ajatashatru, a ruler of the Haryanka Dynasty, was the son of _____.
King Ajatashatru was a ruler of the ______ dynasty.