Question

10. Which of the following statements given below is/are correct about Rigvedic society?

i. The society was classified on the basis of profession and not on the basis of birth.

ii. The occupations had then become hereditary.

iii. The members of the same family belonged to same varnas.

• A. (a) i and iii only
• B. (b) i only
• C. (c) ii and iii only
• D. (d) i ii and iii only

Answer 1

The correct option is B

(b) i only

Ans10. B

Explanation:The RigVedic society comprised four varnas, namely Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaisya and Shudra. This classification of society was based on the occupation of individuals.The vocations were followed by persons according to their ability and liking, and the occupations had not become hereditary as they become during the later vedic period.Members of the same family took to different professions and belonged to different varnas.