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  1. With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley…

    With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them. 2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron. 3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people having been aware of this animal. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    1. A1 only
    2. B2 and 3 only
    3. C1 and 3 only
    4. D1, 2 and 3
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C

    Statement 1 is correct: The Rigvedic Aryans were a warrior-led society and used protective equipment like the 'varman' (coat of mail) and helmets in warfare. In contrast, the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) was primarily a peaceful, urban commercial society; archaeological excavations have yielded no conclusive evidence of armor or specialized military gear.

    Statement 2 is incorrect: The Indus Valley people were part of a Bronze Age civilization and were well-acquainted with gold, silver, copper, and bronze. However, they were not aware of iron. Iron technology appeared in the Indian subcontinent much later, during the later Vedic period (c. 1000 BCE).

    Statement 3 is correct: The horse played a central role in the culture and mobility of the Rigvedic Aryans, with numerous mentions in the Rigveda. While some animal remains have been debated at sites like Surkotada, there is no clear, widespread evidence that the Indus Valley people domesticated or were significantly aware of the horse.

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  2. Consider the following statements: 1. There are no parables in Upanishads. 2. Upanishads were…

    Consider the following statements: 1. There are no parables in Upanishads. 2. Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. A1 only
    2. B2 only
    3. CBoth 1 and 2
    4. DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B

    * Statement 1 is incorrect: Upanishads are known for their philosophical dialogues and teachings, and they often employ allegories and parables to convey complex ideas. For example, the Chandogya Upanishad contains the well-known parable of 'Satyakama Jabala' and his search for truth.

    * Statement 2 is correct: Upanishads form the concluding part of the Vedas and are known as 'Vedanta' (the end of the Vedas). They are believed to have been composed between 800-500 BCE. Puranas, on the other hand, are a later genre of Hindu texts, composed from around the 3rd century CE onwards.

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