Rig Vedic Literature refers to the collection of hymns, prayers, and religious texts that were composed by the ancient Indo-Aryan people, who lived in the Indian subcontinent between 1500 BCE and 1000 BCE. The Rigveda is the oldest and most important of the four Vedas, which are the sacred texts of Hinduism.
Here are some MCQs on Rig-Vedic Literature
1. What is the name of the earliest known text in the Rig Veda?
A) Rigveda Samhita
B) Rigveda Brahmanas
C) Rigveda Aranyakas
D) Rigveda Upanishads
2. What is the name of the Rig Vedic god of fire?
A) Varuna
B) Indra
C) Agni
D) Surya
3. How many mandalas (books) are there in the Rig Veda?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 15
D) 20
4. What is the name of the Rig Vedic god of the sun?
A) Varuna
B) Indra
C) Agni
D) Surya
5. Which of the following is not a major theme in the Rig Veda?
A) Creation
B) Sacrifice
C) War
D) Agriculture