1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on History of the Vedic Period (Ancient History). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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Brahmavadini refers to women who sought spiritual knowledge and philosophical understanding of Brahman, the ultimate reality. These women ascetics were known for their intellectual pursuits, poetic abilities, and compositions of Vedic hymns. Among the prominent women Vedic scholars, we find references to Maitreyi, Viswambhara, Apala, and Lopamudra, to name a few.
| Q | UPSC year | Correct answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1995 | (a) Lopamudra |
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on History of the Vedic Period (Ancient History), asked from 1995 to 2025. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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Questions on History of the Vedic Period (Ancient History) are available for 8 years, from 1995 to 2025. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
