Indian Literature MCQs

Which is the oldest Veda?

• Yajur Veda

• Sama Veda

• Rig Veda

• Atharva Veda

The Upanishads are primarily concerned with:

• Rituals and sacrifices

• Philosophy and spiritual knowledge

• Mythology and stories

• Laws and codes

Who is considered the author of the Mahabharata?

• Valmiki

• Vyasa

• Kalidasa

• Tulsidas

Which Veda is mainly a collection of melodies and chants?

• Rig Veda

• Sama Veda

• Yajur Veda

• Atharva Veda

The Bhagavad Gita is a part of which Indian epic?

• Ramayana

• Mahabharata

• Vedas

• Upanishads

'Isha Upanishad' belongs to which Veda?

• Rig Veda

• Sama Veda

• Yajur Veda

• Atharva Veda

Which Upanishad is known for the teaching "Tat Tvam Asi" (Thou art That)?

• Chandogya Upanishad

• Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

• Kena Upanishad

• Mandukya Upanishad

The Ramayana was written by:

• Vyasa

• Valmiki

• Kalidasa

• Tulsidas

Which Indian poet is known for the classical Sanskrit play 'Shakuntala'?

• Bhasa

• Kalidasa

• Bhavabhuti

• Sudraka

Which of the following is NOT one of the four Vedas?

• Rig Veda

• Atharva Veda

• Upanishad Veda

• Yajur Veda