HISTORY
RIG VEDIC PERIOD
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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Detailed explanation-1: -Incorrect statement: Women could occupy the highest positions of authority. Was this answer helpful?
Detailed explanation-2: -A ‘Jana’ was headed by a ‘Rajan’ who was regarded as the head and protector of the people. Two assemblies, called the ‘Sabha’ and ‘Samiti’, helped the Rajan in taking decisions regarding several matters. The ‘Sabha’ was formed by the old members of the tribe, while the ‘Samiti’ was the folk assembly.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sabha – Smaller body meant for elites. Samiti – Broad-based folk assembly, presided over by the Rajan. Vidatha – Tribal assembly with diverse functions.
Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is All of these. The early Vedic period was therefore characterized by women’s glorious role in education. In early Vedic family affairs, women who enjoyed both their autonomy and their role as wives were considered to be Ardhangini (better half) and Sahadharmini (equal partner).