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Q · Vedic AgeMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements about the Later Vedic Age: 1. The use of iron became widespread. 2. Kingship became hereditary and powerful. 3. The Varna system became rigid and hereditary. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
TopicVedic Age
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Later Vedic Age saw expansion due to iron tools, rise of hereditary monarchies, and crystallization of the Varna system into rigid castes.
Final Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 3