46. The Later Vedic Age is marked by the development of which of the following forms of literature?
A) Poetry
B) Drama
C) Epic
D) Novel
Answer: C) Epic
47. The Later Vedic Age is marked by the emergence of which of the following social classes?
A) Brahmins
B) Kshatriyas
C) Vaishyas
D) Shudras
Answer: C) Vaishyas
48. The Later Vedic Age is marked by the rise of which of the following forms of government?
A) Democracy
B) Monarchy
C) Aristocracy
D) Oligarchy
Answer: A) Democracy
49. What is the name of the Later Vedic text that discusses social, religious, and philosophical concepts in detail?
A) Upanishads
B) Puranas
C) Epics
D) Vedas
Answer: A) Upanishads
50. What is the name of the Later Vedic text that describes the ritual sacrifice?
A) Brahmanas
B) Aranyakas
C) Samhitas
D) Upanishads
Answer: A) Brahmanas