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Q. Consider the following statements about Vedic age:

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

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1 only
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2 only
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C

Both 1 and 2
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is C
Both 1 and 2
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The emergence of a four-fold varna system (1st reference in the Pururshukta hymn of Rig Veda) based on birth is a feature of later Vedic age.

Statement 2 is correct: Democratic elements in early Vedic age were Elected chiefs, assemblies, the entire tribe as an army.

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