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What was the role of 'Rajan' in the early Vedic society?
What was the role of 'Rajan' in the early Vedic society?
- He was the popularly elected assembly of male adults.
- He was the chief priest guided by 'Purohit'.
- He was a member of the Sabha and Vidhata.
- He was responsible for protecting the tribe and collecting cattle. (correct)
Who were given membership in Sabha and Vidhata in early Vedic society?
Who were given membership in Sabha and Vidhata in early Vedic society?
- Both men and women (correct)
- Only the Priestly class
- Only male adults
- Only aged and educated individuals
What was the social structure of early Vedic society like?
What was the social structure of early Vedic society like?
- Loosely divided into three sections: Priestly class, Warrior class, and Commoners (correct)
- Matriarchal with women holding positions of power
- Egalitarian with no class distinctions
- Hierarchical with strict divisions between classes
What was the most important function of Rigje in early Vedic society?
What was the most important function of Rigje in early Vedic society?
What was the position of women in early Vedic society?
What was the position of women in early Vedic society?