23. Which of the following statements given is/are correct?

i. Only the Kshatriyas and Brahmanas were entitled to upanayana ceremony.

ii. The importance of Sabha and Samiti diminished during the later Vedic period.

iii. Women were given equal societal importance during the later vedic period.

(a) i and ii only

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(b) ii only

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(d) i ii and iii only

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Solution

The correct option is B
(b) ii only

Ans23.B

Explanation:All the three higher varnas were entitled to upanayana or investiture with the sacred thread according to the Vedic mantras.The condition of women started detiorating during the later vedic period

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