MPTET Social Science Exam

Date: 29th September 2025

1. Into how many mandalas is the Rigveda divided?
   A. Seven
   B. Eight
   C. Twelve
   D. Ten
   Answer: D. Ten
2. The Painted Grey Ware (PGW) culture is associated with which period?
   A. Harappan Civilization
   B. Vedic Period
   C. Kushan Period
   D. Maurya Period
   Answer: B. Vedic Period
3. The practice of land grants became prominent during the reign of:
   A. Satavahana Period
   B. Gupta Period
   C. Vardhana Period
   D. Maurya Period
   Answer: C. Vardhana Period
4. That the Mauryas were Kshatriyas is mentioned in which text?
   A. Buddhist Texts
   B. Brahmana Texts
   C. Jain Texts
   D. Greek Texts
   Answer: A. Buddhist Texts
5. Who is the author of the Smriti commentary "Mitakshara"?
   A. Apararka
   B. Meghatithi
   C. Vishvarupa
   D. Vijnaneshwara
   Answer: D. Vijnaneshwara