GK Questions on Atharvaveda

In government exams like SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, RAILWAYS and BANKING, the wattage of the general awareness section has increased. Following we are providing a practice of  20 questions on the topic of Atharvaveda (Vedic literature) of ancient Indian history. These questions will enhance the knowledge of the candidate preparing for these exams and they will enhance their score in the general awareness section of exams.

Que 1. On which Rishi, Atharvaveda was named “Atharvaveda”?

(a) Vishwamitra Rishi
(b) Vashistha Rishi
(c) Angiras Rishi
(d) Atharva Rishi

Ans. (d) Atharva Rishi
Explanation – Atharvaveda was named “Atharvaveda” the name of Atharva Rishi.

Que 2. In which of the following Vedas the kingdom of Magadha was first mentioned?

(a) Rigveda
(b) Yajurveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Atharvaveda

Ans. (d) Atharvaveda
Explanation – The kingdom of Magadha is first mentioned in the Atharvaveda.

Que 3. In which of the following Vedas, Anga Rajya was first mentioned?

(a) Rigveda
(b) Yajurveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Atharvaveda

Ans. (d) Atharvaveda
Explanation – The kingdom of Anga is first mentioned in the Atharvaveda.

Que 4. In which of the following Vedas “Sabha and Samiti are called two daughters of Prajapati”?

(a) Rigveda
(b) Yajurveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Atharvaveda

Ans. (d) Atharvaveda
Explanation – In Atharvaveda itself “Sabha and Samiti are called two daughters of Prajapati”.

Que 5. In which of the following Vedas is a mention of “King Parikshit”?

(a) Rigveda
(b) Yajurveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Atharvaveda

Ans. (d) Atharvaveda
Explanation – The mention of “King Parikshit” is found in Atharvaveda.

Que 6. Atharvaveda has how many parts?

(a) One
(b) Two
(c) Three
(d) Four

Ans. (b) Two
Explanation – Atharvaveda has two parts –
                      A – Shaunak
                      B – Piplad

Que 7. Which of the following Vedas does not have a single Aranyaka?

(a) Rigveda
(b) Yajurveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Atharvaveda

Ans. (d) Atharvaveda
Explanation – There is not a single Aranyaka of Atharvaveda.

Que 8. Which of the following is not related to Atharvaveda?

(a) Chandogya Upanishad
(b) Mundkopanishad
(c) Mandukyopanishad
(d) Prashanopanishad

Ans. (a) Chandogya Upanishad
Explanation – Chandogya Upanishad is related to Samaveda. All other options are related to Atharvaveda.

Que 9. How many chapters are there in Atharvaveda?

(a) 10
(b) 13
(c) 15
(d) 20

Ans. (d) 20
Explanation – There is a total of 20 chapters in Atharvaveda.

Que 10. How many hymns are there in Atharvaveda?

(a) 500
(b) 600
(c) 700
(d) 731

Ans. (d) 731
Explanation – The number of hymns in Atharvaveda is 731.

Que 11. What is the total number of mantras in Atharvaveda?

(a) 1100
(b) 4000
(c) 5000
(d) 6000

Ans. (d) 6000
Explanation – The total number of mantras in Atharvaveda is 6000.

Que 12. Gopatha Brahmana is related to which Veda?

(a) Rigveda
(b) Yajurveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Atharvaveda

Ans. (d) Atharvaveda
Explanation – Gopatha Brahmana is related to Atharvaveda. Gopatha is the only Brahmanical text of Atharvaveda.

Que 13. In which of the following texts “Satyameva Jayate” is mentioned?

(a) Mundaka Upanishad
(b) Mandukyopanishad
(c) Gopatha Brahmana
(d) Chandogya Brahmin

Ans. (a) Mundaka Upanishad
Explanation – The famous statement “Satyameva Jayate” is mentioned in Mundaka Upanishad.

Que 14. In which of the following texts is “Yajnas are like broken boats”?

(a) Mundaka Upanishad
(b) Mandukyopanishad
(c) Gopatha Brahmana
(d) Chandogya Brahmin

Ans. (a) Mundaka Upanishad
Explanation – “Yagnas are like broken boats” in Mundaka Upanishad.

Que 15. Which is the smallest Upanishad?

(a) Mundaka Upanishad
(b) Mandukyopanishad
(c) Kaushitaki Upanishad
(d) Chandogya Upanishad

Ans. (b) Mandukyopanishad
Explanation – Mandukyopanishad is the smallest Upanishad.

Que 16. In which of the following texts was silver first mentioned?

(a) Rigveda
(b) Yajurveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Atharvaveda

Ans. (d) Atharvaveda
Explanation – Silver is first mentioned in Atharvaveda.

Que 17. From which text the first indications of the practice of Sati are obtained?

(a) Rigveda
(b) Yajurveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Atharvaveda

Ans. (d) Atharvaveda
Explanation – First of all, the indications of Sati-practice are received from Atharvaveda.

Que 18. From which of the following texts do we get the first mention of paddy?

(a) Rigveda
(b) Yajurveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Atharvaveda

Ans. (d) Atharvaveda
Explanation – We get the first mention of paddy from Atharvaveda.

Que 19. From which Veda do we get the proof of the election of the king by the Vish Sansthan?

(a) Rigveda
(b) Yajurveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Atharvaveda

Ans. (d) Atharvaveda
Explanation – The evidence of the election of the king by the Vish Sansthan is obtained from the Atharvaveda.

Que 20. What is the name of the sage who recites the mantras of Atharvaveda?

(a) Hotri
(b) Adhvaryu
(c) Udagata
(d) Brahma

Ans. (d) Brahma
Explanation – The sage who recites the mantras of Atharvaveda is called Brahma.