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Q1Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Rig Vedic society? 1. The predominant family unit was patriarchal and joint. 2. Cows were considered a measure of wealth. 3. Sabha and Samiti were important tribal assemblies.MediumSolve →Q2Which Veda contains hymns dedicated primarily to the gods Agni, Indra and Varuna?MediumSolve →Q3Consider 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?MediumSolve →Q4Which among the following was a Mahajanapada that had a republican form of government?MediumSolve →Q5Who among the following is known as the first historical king of Magadha?MediumSolve →Q6Which text provides the most detailed account of Mahajanapadas?MediumSolve →Q7Consider the following statements: 1. The Later Vedic people migrated towards the Gangetic plains. 2. Painted Grey Ware culture is associated with the Later Vedic period. Which of the above is/are correct?MediumSolve →Q8Which of the following Vedas is considered the “Veda of Chants”?MediumSolve →Q9Which among the following is not a Mahajanapada?MediumSolve →Q10In the context of Vedic literature, the term ‘Upanishad’ refers to:MediumSolve →

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