Q. Which of the following are characteristics of Rig Vedic society?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1 and 2 only

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

2 and 3 only

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

1 and 3 only

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

1, 2 and 3 only

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C 1 and 3 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Rig Vedic society was tribal in nature.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Rig Vedic people were familiar with slavery. Rig Veda refers to enslavement in the course of war or as a result of debt. The terms dasa and dasi were used for male and female slaves.

Statement 3 is correct: Rig Vedic society was a Patriarchal and patrilineal society. The male head of the family had absolute powers.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

15. Consider the following statements about Social life of Rig Vedic period:

1. The Rig Vedic society was patriarchal.

2. Monogamy was generally practiced while polygamy was prevalent among the royal and noble families.

3. Women were given equal opportunities as men for their spiritual and intellectual development.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program