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Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2017 GS-I
Question

The name "Aghanya" mentioned in many passages of the Rig Veda refers to:

Answer & Solution

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Option C: Cows

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Cows”.
In the Rig Veda, the term "Aghanya" is used to denote cows, which were considered sacred and valuable in Vedic society. The term signifies that cows are to be protected and revered, as they were crucial for agrarian and pastoral life.

Similar Questions:

Given below are two statements:

Assertion [A]: Model code of conduct is to be followed by political parties as soon as an election is announced.
Reason [R]: Mode code of conduct was enacted by Parliament.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
  1. A) Both [A] and [R] are correct and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
  2. B) Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]
  3. C) [A] is true, but [R] is false
  4. D) [A] is false, but [R] is true
Match List-I with List-il and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I - List-II
(Name of the City) - (Period of being Planned)

A. Kanchipuram 1. Post-independence
B. Jaisalmer 2. Colonial Period
C. Kodaikanal 3. Medieval Period
D. Bhilai 4. Ancient Period
  1. A) 2,3,4,1
  2. B) 4,3,2,1
  3. C) 1,2,3,4
  4. D) 3,4,1,2
How many agro climatic zones are found in Uttar Pradesh?
  1. A) 3
  2. B) 6
  3. C) 9
  4. D) 12
The Besnagar inscription of Heliodours refers to:
  1. A) Sankarshan and Vasudeva
  2. B) Sankarshan and Pradyuman
  3. C) Sankarshan, Pradyuman and Vasudeva
  4. D) Vasudeva only
Ardhanarisvara, a figure of half Siva and half Parvati, represents:
  1. A) Union of male and-female
  2. B) Union of god and goddess
  3. C) Union of god with his Shakti
  4. D) None of the above
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
List – I [Institute] List – II

(A) Forest Research Institute - (a) Jodhpur Institute
(B) Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Fodder Research - (b) New Delhi
(C) Central Arid Zone Research Institute - (c) Dehradun
(D) Indian Agricultural Research Institute - (d) Jhansi
  1. A) A-b, B-d, C-a, D-c
  2. B) A-c, B-d, C-a, D-b
  3. C) A-c, B-d, C-a, D-b
  4. D) A-d, B-b, C-c, D-a
In the Vedic period, which animal was known as "Aghanya"?
  1. A) Bull
  2. B) Sheep
  3. C) Cow
  4. D) Elephant
Which of the following can be compared to "Prince" of Machiavelli?
  1. A) Kalidasa's ‘Malvikagni Mitram’
  2. B) Kautilya’s ‘Arthshastra’
  3. C) Vatsyanana’s ‘Kamsutra’
  4. D) Thiruvalluvar’s ‘Thirukkural’
Which one of the following states is ranked economically at the top but lowest on the basis of sex ratio?
  1. A) Madhya Pradesh
  2. B) Maharashtra
  3. C) West Bengal
  4. D) Haryana
The lady poet who described the victorious expeditions of her husband in her work "Madhura-Vijaya" was:
  1. A) Bharati
  2. B) Gangadevi
  3. C) Varadambika
  4. D) Vijjika
Panini and Patanjali are the renowned names in the literary history of ancient India. Under which dynasty did they flourish?
  1. A) Pushyabhukti
  2. B) Kushanas
  3. C) Sungas
  4. D) Guptas
Consider the following statements and select the difference between a "Chaitya" and a "Vihara":
  1. A) Vihara is a place of worship whereas Chaitya is a living place for Bodhh saints.
  2. B) Chaitya is a place of worship whereas "Vihara: is a living place
  3. C) There is not much difference between one two.
  4. D) Vihara and Chaityas both can be used as a living place.