Question

The administrative structure of the Rig Vedic period is evident even today. Pick the correct options from the following that are similar between early Vedic period and the 21st century:

• A. Decisions were made based on majority vote.
• B. Purohits assisted administration.
• C. Members of the council voiced their opinion.
• D. Central and local governance system was followed.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A Decisions were made based on majority vote.
C Members of the council voiced their opinion.
D Central and local governance system was followed.

The Sabha and Samiti discussed issues and majority vote was required for the resolutions to be passed. The central administration and the local government institutions had great importance during the early vedic period. These powers are similar to the ones followed even in the 21st century. However, Purohits do not assist administration in 21st century.