Question

In the later Vedic period, trade flourished and new occupations evolved. Which of the following reason(s) is/are correct?

• A. Use of animals in farm and agriculture helped improve the production.
• B. Associations looked into the interests of traders.
• C. Industries were set up for extraction of metals like iron and copper.
• D. Trade evolved only in the 6th century.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A Use of animals in farm and agriculture helped improve the production.
B Associations looked into the interests of traders.

Trade flourished as animals were used for various purposes like producing milk, transportation of agricultural produce, carrying water to the field, and for animal manure. All these aspects helped in increasing the production. Traders also organised themselves into various guilds or associations. These guilds were intended to look after their interests.