Question

S1: During the early Vedic period the king was assisted by the purohit and the commander-in-chief.

S2: The king had two councils for assistance, one represented the general crowd and another consisted of selected ministers.

Pick which statements are true:

• A. S1
• B. S2
• C. S1 and S2
• D. S1 and S2 are False

Answer 1

The correct option is C S1 and S2

The Purohit or the priests and the commander-in-chief were the most important people and assisted the king with their advice. There were two important councils to assist the king- Samiti and Sabha. The Samiti was the body represented by the people of the tribe, while the Sabha consisted of distinguished members.