Consider the following statements regarding Rigvedic period:begin{enumerate}item Rigvedic economy marked a continuation of its preceding civilizationsitem Rigvedic period was characterized by the extensive use of iron tools.item Establishment of vast trade networks with far-off countries was a feature of the Rigvedic era.end{enumerate}Which of the above statements is/are NOT true?

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Consider the following statements regarding Rigvedic period:

A	2 only
B	3 only
C	1, 2 and 3
D	1 and 3 only

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Statement 3 is incorrect: Rigvedic Aryans were using horses, the concept of Ashwamedh Yagya, Vajpaya Yagya shows this. Horse bones were found at the Surkotada site of the Indus Valley Civilisation.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Rig Vedic Aryans had mainly a pastoral economy. Cattle formed an important item of dona (gifts) made to the priests. The word Gomat was used to signify a wealthy person. It meant the one who possessed many cattle, especially the cows and bulls.

Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Slavery was not mentioned in Rigveda.

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