MCQs on Rigveda

As we know In every exam of the Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level, questions are asked from Rigveda. Let us discuss its importance in the SSC CGL Exam, which can help the candidates in scoring marks in the General Awareness Section.  

Que 1. Which of the following Vedas is based on the praises of the Gods?

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

Ans. (a) Rigveda
Explanation – Rigveda is the oldest Veda. Its hymns are full of praises of the deities.

Que 2. Who among the following is the author of the first mandala of Rigveda?

(a) Gritsamada Rishi
(b) Kanva Rishi
(c) Bharadvaja Rishi
(d) Angiras Rishi

Ans. (b) Kanva Rishi
Explanation – Kanva Rishi is the author of the first mandala of Rigveda. There are total 10 mandalas in Rigveda.

Que 3. Which of the following Mandalas are called family mandalas?

(a) 1 to 5
(b) 2 to 7
(c) 3 to 6
(d) 5 to 10

Ans. (b) 2 to 7
Explanation – 2 to 7 mandalas are called family mandalas in Rigveda. These are the oldest mandalas. That is why they are called family mandalas.

Que 4. Which mandalas are called the later mandalas in Rigveda?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 5 and 7
(d) 1 and 10

Ans. (d) 1 and 10
Explanation – The 1st and 10th mandalas are the last of the 10 mandalas of Rigveda. That’s why they are called the later mandalas.

Que 5. Who among the following is the author of the third mandala of Rigveda?

(a) Gritsamada Rishi
(b) Kanva Rishi
(c) Bharadvaja Rishi
(d) Vishvamitra Rishi

Ans. (d) Vishvamitra Rishi
Explanation – Rishi Vishvamitra is the author of the third mandala of Rigveda. There are total 10 mandalas in Rigveda. The famous “Gayatri Mantra” is mentioned in the third mandala of Rigveda itself.

Que 6. Who among the following is the author of the fifth mandala of Rigveda?

(a) Atri Rishi
(b) Kanva Rishi
(c) Bharadvaja Rishi
(d) Vishvamitra Rishi

Ans. (a) Atri Rishi
Explanation – The author of the fifth mandala of Rigveda is Atri Rishi.

Que 7. Who among the following is the author of the seventh mandala of Rigveda?

(a) Atri Rishi
(b) Vashistha Rishi
(c) Bharadvaja Rishi
(d) Vishwamitra Rishi

Ans. (b) Vashistha Rishi
Explanation – Vashistha Rishi is the author of the fifth mandala of Rigveda. Rishi  Vashishta was the chief priest of the Gods.

Que 8.” Gayatri Mantra” is described in which mandala in Rigveda?

(a) First
(b) Second
(c) Third
(d) Fifth

Ans. (c) Third
Explanation – The famous Gayatri Mantra is mentioned in Rigveda’s Third Mandala.

Que 9. Which mandala of Rigveda is related to Soma Devta?

(a) Third
(b) Fourth
(c) Seventh
(d) Ninth

Ans. (d) Ninth
Explanation – The ninth mandala of Rigveda is related to Soma Devta.

10. Which of the following is not related to Rigveda?

(a) Sakal
(b) Balakhilya
(c) Vashkal
(d) Saunak

Ans. (d) Saunak
Explanation – Sakal, Balakhilya and Vashkal all are related to Rigveda, while Saunak is related to Atharvaveda.

Que 11. Shudra was first mentioned in which of the following Vedas?

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

Ans. (a) Rigveda
Explanation – Shudra, was first described in Rigveda. The Shudras were first mentioned in the 10th Mandala of Rigveda.

Que 12. Which of the following Vedas has the earliest mention of “Lakshmiji”?

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

Ans. (a) Rigveda
Explanation – The earliest mention of Lakshmiji in Rigveda.

Que 13. Which of the following Vedas has the earliest mention of “Vishnu’s incarnation”?

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

Ans. (a) Rigveda
Explanation – The earliest mention of “Vishnu’s incarnation” comes from Rigveda.

Que 14. Which of the following priest is related to Rigveda?

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

Ans. (a) Hotri
Explanation – The priest who performed the Yagya by reciting the mantras of Rigveda was called Hotri.

Que 15. In which Veda Vishnu is first described as Surya?

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

Ans. (a) Rigveda
Explanation – Vishnu is first described in the form of Surya in the Rigveda itself.

Que 16. Who among the following is the author of the second mandala of Rigveda?

(a) Gritsamada Rishi
(b) Kanva Rishi
(c) Bharadvaja Rishi
(d) Angiras Rishi

Ans. (a) Gritsamada Rishi 
Explanation – The author of the second mandala of Rigveda is Gritsamada Rishi. There are total 10 mandalas in Rigveda.

Que 17. What is the total number of mantras in Rigveda?

(a) 10,000
(b) 10,500
(c) 10,462
(d) 9999

Ans. (c) 10,462
Explanation – The total number of mantras in Rigveda is 10,462.

Que 18. In which mandala of Rigveda the battle of Dasarajna is described?

(a) Third
(b) Fifth
(c) Seventh
(d) Ninth

Ans. (c) Seventh
Explanation – In the seventh mandala of the Rigveda, there is a description of the battle of Dasarajna. This battle took place on the banks of the Parushni river between King Sudas of the Bharata dynasty and a group of 10 other kings. Sudas was victorious in this war.

Que 19. How many times is Indra mentioned in the Rigveda?

(a) 200
(b) 250
(c) 100
(d) 150

Ans. (b) 250
Explanation – Indra is mentioned most frequently in Rigveda. Indra is mentioned 250 times in Rigveda.

Que 20. The first mantra of Rigveda begins with the praise of which deity?

(a) Agni
(b) Indra
(c) Shiv
(d) Vishnu

Ans. (a) Agni
Explanation – The first mantra of Rigveda begins with the praise of the god of fire. The god of fire is mentioned 200 times in Rigveda.