Rise of heterodox sects led to improved status of Kshatriyas with respect to Brahmanas.
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.
Which of the following does not aim to improve the nutritional status of the poor?