The Vedic Age – NDA History PYQs

NDA 2019-I

Q. 1. In the Manusmriti which form of marriage results from the “Voluntary union of a maiden and her lover”?

(a) Eighth form

(b) Fifth form

(c) Seventh form

(d) Sixth form

Answer: (d) Sixth form

Explanation: Manusmriti lists eight marriage forms in a fixed order. The order is Brahma, Daiva, Arsha, Prajapatya, Asura, Gandharva, Rakshasa, Paishacha. Gandharva marriage is sixth in this order. It means voluntary union of a maiden and her lover. So option (d) Sixth form is correct. Concept Tested: Order and definition of the eight Manusmriti marriage forms

NDA 2011-II

Q. 2. Which one among the following is not true with regard to Rig Veda Samhita?

(a) There are about 300 non-Indo-European words in Rig Veda

(b) There is a reference to dasarajna (battle of ten kings) in the Rig Veda

(c) It is mentioned in the Rig Veda that the Bharata chief Sudas fought against a confederacy of ten tribes

(d) Purus sided with Bharata in the battle of ten kings

Answer: (d) Purus sided with Bharata in the battle of ten kings

Explanation: The Bharata king Sudas fought the Battle of Ten Kings. Purus led the confederacy of ten tribes against Sudas. So the Purus opposed Bharata, not sided with them. This makes statement (d) the incorrect one here. Scholars do note about 300 non-Indo-European words in the Rig Veda. The Rig Veda also mentions the dasarajna battle directly. So statements (a), (b), and (c) are accurate. Concept Tested: The Battle of the Ten Kings and the role of the Purus

★ JOVIK Exam Insight: NDA often tests who fought whom in the Battle of Ten Kings. Remember the Purus led the opposition, not the alliance.

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